This is a concerning statistic, and highlights the need for businesses to find ways to maximize the productivity of remote workers. Investing in the right tools and training can help ensure that remote work is as effective as possible, and can help to mitigate the economic losses associated with it.

This is an interesting question, and one that has been debated for some time. While there is no definitive answer, it is important to consider the implications of having no answer. Without an answer, it can be difficult to make decisions and progress in certain areas. It is important to consider the potential consequences of not having an answer, and to weigh the pros and cons of each potential solution. Ultimately, it is up to the individual to decide what is best for them in any given situation.

Thats $12B of spend which boosts ancilliary jobs which exist solely because millions of people were made to commute to and from their homes to work in offices. And, the inherent value of offices, and income from ground rents, and associated value evaporates if too many prestige towers go on the market at once.

So "costing" Manhattan, but also.. costing society at large. Yes, $12B was sucked out of Manhattan's economy. But aspects of that got spread into other regions, other local districts, pollution got avoided, people had more quality time at home, productivity may have risen.

It sucks to be depending on customers to sell soup and a sandwich: no disagree.