Obesity, Weight Loss, and Employment Prospects: Evidence from a Randomized Trial

Obesity, Weight Loss, and Employment Prospects: Evidence from a Randomized Trial

This study presents credible estimates for the causal effect of BMI growth on employment among the obese. By exploring random assignment of a weight-loss intervention based on monetary rewards, I provide convincing evidence that weight loss positively affects the employment prospects of obese women...

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