每周四天工作制，配得上一线城市打工人

Core Viewpoint - Shanghai should take the lead in piloting a four-day workweek to alleviate pressure on workers and potentially boost local consumption [2][10]. Group 1: Feasibility of Four-Day Workweek - A study published in July 2023 in the journal "Nature Human Behaviour" demonstrated the feasibility of a four-day workweek, involving over 140 companies across various sectors in multiple countries [4]. - The results showed that employee productivity did not decline; in fact, many companies reported faster task completion, indicating improved efficiency [4]. - The pilot program has been ongoing for nearly a decade, with Singapore set to implement a nationwide four-day workweek in December 2024, marking it as the first country in Asia to do so [5]. Group 2: Economic Context in Shanghai - Shanghai residents have high disposable income, with an average of 88,366 yuan in 2024, ranking first in China; however, the high cost of living significantly impacts their financial well-being [6]. - Shanghai's cost of living index is 89.08, compared to Wuhan's 51.71, indicating that living expenses in Shanghai are substantially higher [7]. - Despite high nominal income, Shanghai's consumer spending growth has lagged behind the national average, with a mere 4.6% increase from 2020 to 2024, contrasting sharply with the national growth of 23.8% [7]. Group 3: Income and Taxation Issues - The conversion rate of wealth to disposable income in Shanghai is low, with only 42.9% of GDP translating into disposable income, compared to the national average of 56.6% [8]. - High taxation rates in Shanghai lead to significant outflows of funds, with residents contributing 6.3万元 per capita in taxes, which is 71.5% of their disposable income [10]. - The imbalance in tax distribution exacerbates local economic challenges, necessitating a shift in approach to reduce labor demands on workers [9][10].