The Debate Over Daylight Saving Time

RAND senior behavioral/social scientist Wendy Troxel discusses the ongoing debate over whether or not to observe Daylight Saving Time (DST). Scientists advocate for the abolishment of DST and a switch to permanent Standard Time, while some states are considering a switch to permanent DST.

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