New study: Shifting school start times could contribute $83 billion to US economy within a decade

(RAND Corporation) RAND Corporation and RAND Europe have released the first-ever analysis of the economic implications of a shift in school start times in the US The study shows that a nationwide move to 8.30 a.m. could lead to an economic gain of $83 billion to the US economy within a decade.The gains projected through the study's economic model would be realized through the higher academic and professional performance of students, and reduced car crash rates.