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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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