Later School Day Starts Make Economic Sense

The video discusses the benefits of delaying school start times for teenagers, highlighting both health and economic advantages. It reviews studies showing that later start times improve sleep and academic performance, and presents economic analyses from Brookings and Rand Corporation, which suggest significant long-term economic benefits. Despite initial costs, the benefits of later start times, such as reduced car accidents and increased lifetime earnings, outweigh the costs. The video emphasizes that early start times are not only detrimental to health but also economically inefficient.

Discuss the potential costs associated with pushing back school start times.

What are some of the long-term benefits of later school start times mentioned in the text?

How do the findings of the Rand Corporation's analysis differ from those of the Brookings Institution?