One of the limiting resources in our economy is time. As a society, we make choices about the allocation of time between work and other pursuits. In the United States, most workers are eligible for overtime pay if they work more than 40 hours a week, whereas most European workers become eligible at 35 hours per week. In addition, workers in Europe have guaranteed vacation timefive weeks in Francea benefit not available in the United States. As a result, the typical U.S. worker puts in about 2,000 hours per year compared to 1,700 hours per year in France and Germany.Should U.S. labor laws be changed to require a shorter workweek and longer vacation time? If so, what is the effect on the economy? What would that mean for the healthcare profession? Would we need more healthcare workers? What happens when there is a shortage of healthcare workers