negative income shock and having limited liquid wealth. These findings contribute to the discussion of the linkages between the …

distribution of income and wealth is more unequal among Boomers. For example, the ratio of income to poverty-level income grows …

inequality. In high income countries, the evidence that income (wealth) does have a causal impact on health in adulthood is weak … distribution of health in a population contributes to income inequality and is itself a product of that inequality. The evidence … difficult to gauge the magnitude of the contribution this makes to income inequality. Variation in exposure to health risks …

and the socioeconomic gradients of unhealthy consumption and longevity. … theory in which individuals take into account the fact that the consumption of addictive goods reduces their health and … longevity. I distinguish two types of addiction: perfect and common. Individuals with perfect addiction perfectly control their …

In this paper I discuss overweight and obesity and their repercussions on health deficit accumulation and longevity in …-strives for immediate gratification through consumption of food and other goods. The long-run self reflects the consequences of …