The Economics of Obesity: Poverty, Income Inequality, and Health

Abstract

Intro -- Foreword -- References -- Preface -- References -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- About the Author -- Abbreviations -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Chapter 1: Introduction: The Magnitude of the Obesity Problem -- The Magnitude of the Obesity Problem -- References -- Chapter 2: Different Perspectives on Causes of Obesity -- References -- Chapter 3: Consequences of Obesity -- References -- Chapter 4: Economic Analysis: Behavioral Patterns, Diet Choice, and the Role of Government -- Rational Obesity Model -- An Alternative Model -- References -- Chapter 5: Socioeconomic Factors: Poverty and Obesity -- Income Inequality and Health -- References -- Chapter 6: Income and Wealth Inequality and Obesity -- Measure and Sources of Inequality -- References -- Chapter 7: Data and Methodology: Empirical Investigation of the Relationship Among Obesity, Income Inequality, and Poverty -- Model and Methodology -- Specification of the Model -- Methodology -- Results Discussion -- Causality Test -- Appendix -- References -- Chapter 8: Obesity and Socioeconomic Status: Case Study of Peruvian Women -- Poverty, Inequality, and Obesity in Peru -- Model to Test Income Inequality, Poverty, and Obesity in Peru -- Model and Methodology -- Result Discussion -- Causality Test -- Concluding Comments -- Appendix: Supplemental Tables and Figures -- References -- Chapter 9: Social Mobility and Health -- Defining Social Mobility -- Income Inequality and Social Mobility -- Intergenerational Mobility -- Income Inequality and Social Mobility Among Different Racial and Ethnic Groups -- Poverty, Education, and Economic Mobility -- Wealth and Economic Mobility -- Effect of Income on Health and Social Mobility -- References -- Chapter 10: Food Policies, Government Interventions, and Reducing Poverty -- Menu Labeling.