In 2022, Belgium became the first European country to legislate a four-day workweek option for all employees. The four-day workweek, which has become increasingly popular abroad, has seemed like a pipe dream in the United States. However, the productivity boost that comes with AI in the workplace may help make the dream a reality for Americans. Five experts in politics, AI, and economics were interviewed by Business Insider to discuss how a four-day workweek could be implemented with the help of artificial intelligence tools. Oded Netzer, Arthur J. Samberg Professor of Business and Vice Dean for Research, identified this technology as the "necessary condition for us to work less."
Netzer has been interviewed previously by Business Insider, sharing his expertise in AI and how he expects it to impact the workforce. He has also been quoted in articles for Entrepreneur.com and The Hustle.
Learn more about how AI can help improve efficiency at work and what’s standing in the way of a four-day workweek in the US.
Mentioned Faculty

Oded Netzer
- Arthur J. Samberg Professor of Business
- Marketing Division
- Vice Dean for Research
- Dean's Office

Oded Netzer
- Arthur J. Samberg Professor of Business
- Marketing Division
- Vice Dean for Research
- Dean's Office
Professor Netzer's expertise centers on one of the major business challenges of the data-rich environment: developing quantitative methods that leverage data to gain a deeper understanding of customer behavior and guide firms' decisions. He focuses primarily on building statistical and econometric models to measure consumer preferences and understand how customer choices change over time, and across contexts. Most notably, he has developed a framework for managing firms' customer bases through dynamic segmentation.