T.G.I.F: Will Leaving Work Early on Friday Boost Consumption?

Starting this month, the South Korean government is hoping that a little more free time can boost lagging consumption and a dreary economy. A program will soon take effect that allows government workers to leave work at 4 p.m. on the last Friday of each month. The government hopes that the measure, which they’re calling “Family Day,” will spur more consumers to get out and spend, either carousing at bars and restaurants or shopping at malls. Acting president Hwang Kyo-ahn greenlighted the mea