Trogdon, Justin G.; Nonnemaker, James; Pais, Joanne - In: Journal of Health Economics 27 (2008) 5, pp. 1388-1399
This study is the first to estimate peer effects for adolescent weight. We use data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (Add Health) and define peer groups using nominated friends within schools. Endogenous peer groups are accounted for using a combination of school fixed...