Originally Posted by Peter
I am not sure who is envious of France. Yes, they have fine history and artistry and all that. But we all know where France stands right now (economy wise).

They work less hours and their GDP is shrinking.

"France already discovered that a 35-hour workweek was impossible in a world where Indian engineers were trying to work a 35-hour day."
Thomas Friedman, New York Times, Oct. 10, 2010