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Working Too Much Isn't Good for Anyone

Studies show that Americans are overworking, not just out of necessity. We hear about the factors that encourage long hours and consequences for productivity and success.

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By Warren Olney • Nov 27, 2013 • 52m Listen

Studies show that Americans are overworking, not just out of necessity, but out of choice. At least they think they're making a choice. We hear about the many factors that encourage long hours and about the consequences for productivity and for success. Also, American and US air are cleared to merge into the world's largest airline, and Macy's Thanksgiving Day balloons -- then and now.

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