The value of normal body weight: evidence from Iceland

Calculations of societal costs of underweight, overweight and obesity have generally failed to include the value of the utility reductions, associated with deviations from normal weight. To remedy this, the monetary compensation needed to offset the welfare loss associated with being underweight, ov...

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Published in:	Applied economics Vol. 53; no. 20; pp. 2292 - 2304
Main Authors:	Ásgeirsdóttir, Tinna Laufey, Buason, Arnar, Jonbjarnardottir, Brynja, Ólafsdóttir, Thorhildur
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	London Routledge 27-04-2021 Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:	Body weight Compensating income variation Compensation Economic analysis Economic theory Females happiness Health care industry Individual differences Males Obesity Overweight Underweight value Welfare Willingness to pay Iceland
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