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Obesity, Wellbeing, Freedom of Choice, and Institutional Change

In: Constructing a More Scientific Economics

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  • Hannah Josepha Rachel Altman

    (Queensland University of Technology)

  • Morris Altman

    (University of Dundee)

Abstract

Building on Tomer’s insights on the determinants of unhealthy eating and obesity, we extend the important price-based model of “rational” consumer choice with healthy living determinants such as food and exercise. We argue that variables such as the quality of information, information literacy, access to healthy foods, and safe and affordable space for exercise, the quality of exercise provision are key determinants of healthy living and, therefore, of the extent to which individuals are obese or overweight. Empirically, critical to reducing the extent of obesity to reducing consumption and/or adequate physical activity. We argue, contrary to Tomer, that as opposed to nudging consumers into behaving in particular a fashion to reduce obesity, it is best to improve individuals’ decision-making environments and capabilities.

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  • Hannah Josepha Rachel Altman & Morris Altman, 2022. "Obesity, Wellbeing, Freedom of Choice, and Institutional Change," Palgrave Advances in Behavioral Economics, in: Morris Altman (ed.), Constructing a More Scientific Economics, chapter 0, pages 197-234, Palgrave Macmillan.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:paichp:978-3-030-83928-4_10
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-83928-4_10
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