Browsing by Author "Dogbe, Wisdom"
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Disentangling the drivers of obesity: an analytical framework based on socioeconomic and intrapersonal factors
(2021-03-03)
Article
Open AccessObesity is increasing at exponential rates in developed economies despite the numerous policy interventions being implemented. The causes of obesity are multifactorial demanding a holistic review for targeted intervention. ... -
Effectiveness of a carbon tax to promote a climate-friendly food consumption
(2018-09-01)
Article
Open AccessOur current dietary habits are a major contributor to climate change because the “seed-to-table” food chain produces an immense amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) (Castellón et al., 2015). For instance, in Spain, the ... -
Internalizing the public cost of obesity in Spain: Distributional effects on nutrient intake
(2020-11)
Article
Open AccessStudies dealing with obesity have confronted it either from the fiscal policy or from economic cost perspective. There is the need to target fiscal policy goals at the economic cost that obesity imposes on society instead ... -
Linking risk attitudes, time preferences, and body mass index in Catalonia
(2019-12)
Article
Open AccessObesity is projected to increase in the coming years, despite the various socioeconomic policies implemented by governments and policy makers. As a result, some studies have suggested that obesity should be looked at from ... -
Sustainable consumption: fiscal policies and household behaviour
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-10-15)
Doctoral thesis
Open AccessThe aim of this thesis is to investigate the influence of climate and health policies on personal well-being and the environment or both as well as how household behaviour influences the sustainability of health goals – ...
