Berg, I. Human resources and economic welfare.--Lester, R. A. Reflections on manpower planning.--Boulding, K. E. Man as a commodity.--Abramovitz, M. Manpower, capital, and technology.--Reder, M. Human capital and economic discrimination.--Bakke, E. W. Manpower policy during a...

This paper provides a broad and general overview of the relationship between the U.S. health care system and the labor market. The paper first describes some of the salient features of and facts about the system of health insurance coverage in the U.S., particularly the role of employers. It...

pt. 1. Culture, obesity and institutions -- pt. 2. Obesity and the individual -- pt. 3. Obesity and business -- pt. 4. Obesity and government -- pt. 5. Lessons from the past -- pt. 6. Policy conclusions.