, we apply the Becker-Murphy model of rational addiction to present evidence that consumers are rationally addicted to soda … and consumption and study the role of addiction in influencing this impact. Using the parameter estimates, we conduct … policy experiments indicate that imposing a soda tax of 1 cent per ounce would reduce soda consumption by 28.3% and addiction …

The rational addiction model is usually tested by estimating a linear second-order difference Euler equation, which may … rational addiction model. It is also empirically convenient because it is simple, it allows using efficient estimation … addiction model. …

This paper deals with one of the main empirical problems associated with the rational addiction theory, namely that its … addiction equation cannot distinguish between time consistency and inconsistency in preferences. We show that an encompassing … general specification of the rational addiction model embeds the possibility of testing for time consistent versus time …

in 2010, we find strong evidence that the activity follows a pattern of rational addiction. The result has implications …

This paper examines the demand for attendance at National Football League (NFL) games using a rational addiction model … to test the hypothesis that professional football displays the properties of a habit-forming good. Rational addiction … display characteristics of rational addiction in their consumption behavior …

addiction hypothesis in respect with goods without any biological dependency …

longitudinal data from RLMS, estimating a quasi-hyperbolic discounting rational addiction model for young and adult smokers …