Why Worker Rights and Economic Growth go in Tandem

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May 7
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Updated: May 8

By Albert Pampalona Lisnenko

Can strong labour protections and rapid economic growth go hand in hand? This article challenges the neoliberal consensus by examining how pro-worker policies from job security guarantees to working week reductions can strengthen domestic consumption, sustain productivity, and build more resilient economies. Drawing on the cases of Spain, China, and broader OECD research, the data suggests that pro-worker policies and growing economy are not mutually exclusive goals.

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