The discussion begun by Tom Walker and Brad De Long seems to be pointing to an analysis of the quality of labor. Marx pointed out that we should look not just that the extent of the working day but the intensity. New forms of panoptic monitoring allow employers to measure keystrokes, keep track of times spent on the toilet, and perhaps in the near future monitor brain waves. We also heard about the importance of workplace safety as well as the transfer of work to far off venues, such as the sweatshops that have been in the news lately. I also mentioned pressures that are external to, but closely related to the workplace, such as commuting. Have any studies attempted to develop a comprehensive analysis of the demands of the workplace? -- Michael Perelman Economics Department California State University Chico, CA 95929 Tel. 530-898-5321 E-Mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
