by economic theory, but “the hypothesis of employer discrimination does not at all explain segregation by occupation … theory foundations, insofar as they impose a utility indicator function as a primitive concept via persuasion, rather than … to discriminate. Economic theory is, therefore, endogenously color-blind, race-blind, gender-blind, ethnicity-blind, and …

This paper proposes a theory for the social evolution of obesity. It considers a society, in which individuals … others. The theory explains why, ceteris paribus, poor persons are more prone to be severely overweight although eating is … overweight and how an originally lean society arrives at such a steady-state. Extensions of the theory towards dietary choice and …

This paper proposes a theory for the social evolution of obesity. It considers a society in which individuals … others. The theory explains under which conditions poor persons are more prone to be overweight although eating is expensive … person is overweight and how an originally lean society arrives at such a steady state. Extensions of the theory towards …

This paper proposes a new formulation of the theory of social norms. The theoretical model explores the interrelation …