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Will a Time Change Create More Efficiency?

Whenever we “fall back” or “spring forward,” many of us wonder if the hassle is necessary. Now, our incoming government efficiency advisers, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, suggest staying with one time throughout the year.Like Brazil, they favor dumping Daylight Saving: In 2019, Brazil eliminated Daylight Saving Time. Now they are not so sure it was a good idea. Through a presidential decree, Jair Bolsonaro proclaimed “Daylight saving time, never again!” His decision perpetuated early morning daylight. In Brazil’s Southeast, the sun rises by 4:30 AM during the summer. Some liked the early light for their commute. ….[READ]