Despite its seeming plausibility, this view is wrong. Working longer for the same pay is a useful way of making Europe more competitive, and, when compared to reducing wages, it imposes a much lighter burden on workers and employees.
这个观点尽管看上去颇有道理，但它是错误的。同酬条件下的延长工时是使欧洲更具竞争力的有效方法，与削减工资相比，它对工人和雇主的负担都较轻。