correlated with obesity. Our main result is that, even after controlling for income levels and other factors, we find that high … 'price-sensitivity' for food products is associated with high obesity rates. We find that a woman who stated that prices were … that price was 'very important.' This suggests that the price effect is not trivial and obesity is a problem that is not …

We study the relationship between urban sprawl and obesity. Using data that tracks individuals over time, we find no … evidence that urban sprawl causes obesity. We show that previous findings of a positive relationship most likely reflect a … neighbourhoods. Our results indicate that current interest in changing the built environment to counter the rise in obesity is …

This paper analyses the causes and consequences of offshore financial centers (OFCs). Since OFCs are likely to be tax … and simulate a model of a home country monopoly bank facing a representative competitive OFC which offers tax advantages …

We study the contribution of health-related behaviors to the health-education gradient by distinguishing between short … behaviors in the health production function. Focusing on self-reported poor health as our health outcome, we find that education … has a protective effect for European males and females aged 50+. We also find that the mediating effects of health …

Increases in human stature are seen as a key indicator of improvement in the average health of populations. The … increased by 11cm--representing a dramatic improvement in health. Interestingly, there was a distinct acceleration in the period … and falling family size had more modest effects. Improvements in health care are hard to identify and the effects of the …

variables, on socio-demographic as well as on health and subjective well-being indicators for West Germany based on individual … positive long-term labour market effects in terms of earnings and wages, as well as positive effects on health and subjective …

Assessments of the changing pattern of health in the present century are made on the basis of very limited evidence … morbidity data is strongly influenced by revailing assumptions about health care; these in turn reflect economic pressures …. Critical assessment of morbidity data casts doubt on the appropriateness and efficiency of health and welfare services …