The Applied Economics of Weight and Obesity

By Mark P Taylor

The Applied Economics of Weight and Obesity - Mark P Taylor
  • Release Date: 2016-04-08
  • Genre: Diet & Nutrition

Description

This volume consists of a broad selection of studies on the applied economics of weight and obesity. The chapters cover a wide spectrum of topics, and employ a variety of applied techniques across a range of countries. Some of the issues explored include: the relationship between childhood obesity and food insecurity; adolescent weight gain and social networks; obesity and happiness; the relationship between fast food and obesity; tobacco control; race and gender differences; and consumer health.

This book is a compilation of articles originally published in the journals Applied Economics and Applied Economics Letters.