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06.10.2016 | Economy and Environment (GJ Egger, Section Editor)

Economic Growth, Climate Change, and Obesity

verfasst von: Dimitrios Minos, Iris Butzlaff, Kathrin Maria Demmler, Ramona Rischke

Erschienen in: Current Obesity Reports | Ausgabe 4/2016

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Abstract

Human and planetary health as well as economic growth are firmly interlinked and subject to complex interaction effects. In this paper, we provide an overview of interlinkages between economic growth, climate change, and obesity focusing on recent advances in the literature. In addition to empirical findings, we discuss different theoretical frameworks used to conceptualize these complex links and highlight policy options and challenges. We conclude that policies addressing both climate change and obesity simultaneously are particularly promising and often suitable for ensuring sustainable development.

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Titel: Economic Growth, Climate Change, and Obesity
verfasst von: Dimitrios Minos
Iris Butzlaff
Kathrin Maria Demmler
Ramona Rischke
Publikationsdatum: 06.10.2016
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Current Obesity Reports / Ausgabe 4/2016
Elektronische ISSN: 2162-4968
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13679-016-0234-7

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