RT Journal Article
T1 The welfare effects of time reallocation: evidence from daylight saving time.
A1 Costa-Font, Joan
A1 Fleche, Sarah
A1 Pagán-Rodríguez, Ricardo Braulio
K1 Jornada laboral - Efectos de la luz
K1 Iluminación natural
AB Daylight Saving Time (DST) is a widely adopted practiceimplemented by over 70 countries to align sunlightwith day-to-day activities and reduce energy demands.However, we do not have a clear knowledge of how itaffects individuals’ welfare. Using a regression discontinuitycombined with a difference-in-differences design, wefind that the Spring DST transition causes a significantdecline in life satisfaction. By inducing a reallocation oftime, the transition into DST deteriorates sleep qualityand increases time stress, which in turn affects physicaland emotional health. Using an event study approach, wefind that such effects persist for about six days after theDST transition. Conversely, we provide evidence that theAutumn DST transition gives rise to a significant increasein life satisfaction. Finally, using a simple cost-benefitanalysis, we discuss the potential benefits of ending DST.
PB Wiley
YR 2024
FD 2024
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10630/35610
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10630/35610
LA spa
NO Costa-Font J, Fleche S, Pagan R. The welfare effects of time reallocation: evidence from Daylight Saving Time. Economica. 2024; 91(362): 547-568. doi: 10.1111/ecca.12510
DS RIUMA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Málaga
RD 20 ene 2026