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These economists say in-person work boosts creativity, but office mandates fall short

NPR | By Scott Horsley
Published November 14, 2026 at 6:40 AM CST

A pair economists argue in a new book that people are more creative and productive when they work together in person. But it's not enough for employers to simply order workers back to the office.

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Scott Horsley is NPR's Chief Economics Correspondent.
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