In the wake of Trump’s second inauguration, he quickly signed numerous executive orders, including one ending remote work for federal employees. This move, endorsed by the administration, aims to reinstate traditional work practices. Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom warns that the order may reverse progress made during the pandemic and lead to declining government service efficiency, particularly given the higher education levels of remote workers. While this decision resonates with certain political bases, actual remote work participation statistics suggest a more nuanced scenario.
"The politics play well with the MAGA crowd, because work-from-home workers tend to be higher educated," said Bloom.
"I think there's going to be a lot of problems with government services falling apart," he said. "God help anyone who's interacting with the federal government."
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