Didn't Anyone Tell the NYT About Work Sharing in Germany?

The NYT has a front page piece touting the health of the Germany economy. While the piece notes employment protections in Germany that make it difficult for employers to lay off workers, it doesn't explicit mention the country's shortwork program. This program (noted today by columnist Joe Nocera) encourages companies to reduce work hours rather than lay off workers. Largely as a result of German policies promoting short work (which go beyond the official program), the unemployment rate in...