The Economics of Obesity

by Kristian Bolin and John H. Cawley

Focuses on the economics of obesity. This work assesses the impact of food quality, access to fast food, food prices, legislation, and other factors on diet, physical activity, and body weight. It calculates the impact of obesity on hospital costs and examines the externalities imposed by obesity through health insurance.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0762314060
• ISBN13: 9780762314065
• Release Date: December 2006
• Publisher: Jai Press Inc.
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 1.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.5" x 9.4"