Economic Stress and Sleep Duration: Testing Labour Supply and Stress Pathways

Key Points

• Reduced sleep duration correlates with increased economic stress, suggesting significant implications for daily life.
• A pivotal metric shows that individuals facing economic stress experience an average sleep reduction of 1.5 hours nightly.
• Analysis utilizes longitudinal data to explore the relationship between economic stress and labour supply implications.
• Findings highlight the need for further exploration into economic factors affecting sleep and overall well-being.