Driven by rapid income growth, labor market transitions in the nature of jobs, and lifestyle factors, there has been a widespread increase in rates of overweight and obesity in many countries. This paper examines the effect of occupational engagement and work intensity on the weight of urban...

Recent turbulence in East Asian financial markets has already spilled over into the region's real economy, with significant effects on growth and unemployment. The ability of East Asian economies to adjust to the crisis depends critically on labor market flexibility. Specifically, a decline in...