Joan Costa-i-Font
Health economist at the London School of Economics, specializing in the economic impacts of health policies and aging.
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Oct 24, 2025 • 14min
España vuelve a cambiar la hora… y a discutir por qué
En este podcast, Joan Costa y Font, Catedrático de Economía de la Salud, y Manolis Cogevinas, experto en epidemiología ambiental, exploran el controvertido cambio horario en España. Costa destaca cómo este cambio afecta la productividad y el turismo, mientras que Cogevinas alerta sobre el impacto en los ritmos circadianos y la salud pública. Ambos discuten las implicaciones económicas y científicas de desincronizaciones horarias, sugiriendo que la eliminación del cambio horario podría beneficiar el bienestar general.
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Mar 5, 2025 • 1h 1min
PODCAST BONUS RELEASE: Is it Time to End Daylight Savings Time?
Joan Costa-i-Font, a health economist at the London School of Economics, and Binyamin Appelbaum, a member of the New York Times editorial board, dive into a lively debate about the relevance of Daylight Savings Time. Costa-i-Font argues that the time change harms health and productivity, while Appelbaum defends its role in enhancing our quality of life. They explore the historical origins, public sentiment, and legislative challenges surrounding this timekeeping practice, making a compelling case for why it's time to rethink the clock.
