| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 961521 | Journal of Health Economics | 2012 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
⺠I exploit variation in an individual's weight over time to determine the age when weight has the largest impact on labor market outcomes. ⺠For white men, being overweight as a young adult only adds an additional penalty on adult wages. ⺠For white women, the existence of a weight penalty is determined solely by early twenties weight. ⺠The female early twenties weight penalty cannot be explained by differences in marital characteristics, occupation status, or education.
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Authors
Alice J. Chen,