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The Cost of Sleep: Income and Age Price Nightly Rest

Source: Neuroscience News • Published: 10 Jun 2026, 18:07

The Cost of Sleep: Income and Age Price Nightly Rest

Curious how people price their nightly rest? Read a summary of a behavioral-economics study examining monetary preferences for sleep and health messaging.

Key Takeaways
  • Nationwide survey of 455 adults validated a two-factor Monetary Sleep Value Questionnaire
  • Higher income predicted larger cash payouts required to forfeit one hour nightly
  • Older adults demanded less monetary compensation to sacrifice nightly sleep compared with younger adults
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