The Economics of Addictive Behaviours Volume IV

The Private and Social Costs of Overeating and their Remedies

Autori

• John Joshua

Parametri

• 125 pagine
• 5 ore di lettura

• Economia e affari
• Psicologia
• Salute & Medicina
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Scienze sociali

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Focusing on the psychological aspects of overeating, the book delves into its historical context, social class disparities, and geographic distribution. It explores environmental impacts of overconsumption and suggests economic solutions like a sugar tax to combat obesity. Additionally, the author critiques the corporate social responsibility of food and beverage companies, discussing how their involvement could influence healthier consumer choices and mitigate poor health outcomes.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2017

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