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Grazing, Goods and Girth: Determinants and Effects
Daniel S. Hamermesh, Sue Killam Professor in the Foundations of Economics, University of Texas at Austin
| What | MPC Seminar Series |
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October 05, 2009 12:15 PM
October 05, 2009 01:15 PM
October 05, 2009 from 12:15 pm to 01:15 pm |
| Where | MPC Seminar Room, 50 Willey Hall |
| Contact Phone | 612-624-8806 |
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Abstract: Using the 2006-07 American Time Use Survey and its Eating and Health Module, I show that over half of adult Americans report grazing (secondary eating/drinking) on a typical day, with grazing time almost equaling primary eating/drinking time. An economic model predicts that higher wage rates (price of time) will lead to substitution of grazing for primary eating/drinking, especially by raising the number of grazing incidents relative to meals. This prediction is confirmed in these data. Eating meals more frequently is associated with lower BMI and better self-reported health, as is grazing more frequently. Food purchases are positively related to time spent eating – substitution of goods for time is difficult – but are lower when eating time is spread over more meals.
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