Time vs. Money: Understanding and Alleviating Time Poverty

Research shows most people feel they don’t have enough time, and prioritizing time over money could lead to greater happiness.

By Jeffrey Lam
Jun 7, 2022 3:00 PMJun 7, 2022 3:37 PM
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While poverty is a critical challenge, the global rates of extreme financial poverty are declining. However, a lack of time resources, or time poverty, may be rising.

Researchers define time poverty as the persistent feeling of never having enough time. A 2015 Gallup poll found that almost 50 percent of Americans reported feeling they, “Don’t have enough time these days.”

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