United KingdomA study published in the Journal of Political Economy found that offering monetary incentives for better sleep significantly improved academic performance among college students. Researchers from universities across the U.S. conducted a large-scale field experiment involving over 1,100 students, using Fitbit devices and a custom app to track sleep patterns and deliver personalized reminders and rewards. Students who received incentives slept an average of 26% more nights with seven or more hours of sleep, leading to a 0.075–0.089 increase in grade points. The study highlights the potential of behavioral economics interventions to improve student outcomes while being cost-effective compared to traditional financial aid programs. Freshmen and students in STEM fields showed the greatest benefits.
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