The Economics of Sleep
Sleep Economics: Recap
A recap of why sleep is an economic issue.
This lesson reviews the module.
Value
Sleep is both a cost in time and an investment in productivity.
Costs
Sleep deprivation harms output, safety and health.
Structure
Work schedules, clocks and homes shape sleep.
Choices
Individuals, firms and governments can all support better sleep.
A personal audit
Track your sleep for a week and note how you perform.
Ignoring sleep in productivity plans
It is fundamental.
Key takeaways
- Sleep is an investment.
- Deprivation is costly.
- Schedules shape sleep.
- Everyone can help.
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