The Applied Economics of Weight and Obesity (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2013
First published:	2013
Editors:	Mark P. Taylor
Dimensions:	276 x 219 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	142
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-83321-9
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > General
LSN:	0-415-83321-3
Barcode:	9780415833219

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