Fat city: Questioning the relationship between urban sprawl and obesity

We study the relationship between urban sprawl and obesity. Using data that tracks individuals over time, we find no evidence that urban sprawl causes obesity. We show that previous findings of a positive relationship most likely reflect a failure to properly control for the fact the individuals who...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of urban economics 2008-03, Vol.63 (2), p.385-404
Hauptverfasser:	Eid, Jean, Overman, Henry G., Puga, Diego, Turner, Matthew A.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Food habits Health economics Neighbourhoods Obesity Public health Selection effects Urban sprawl Urban sprawl Obesity Selection effects Urbanization
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