Ohio economists split on benefits of year-round daylight saving time
Ever since Congress passed the Standard Time Act in 1918, daylight saving time has been the subject of controversy. With the U.S. House of Representatives passing a law this year that would make it year-round, that controversy continues. In fact, a panel of Ohio economists is split on whether the proposal’s economic benefits will outweigh the harms. They also were skeptical that it would improve Ohioans’ health. The bill, the Sunshine Protection Act, awaits action by the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee. As they weigh the matter, its members have some history to look to. The ...
