Abstract
Over the past thirty years the incidence of childhood obesity in the United States has nearly tripled. This paper will discuss the market and government failures that have had the most impact on the increase in childhood obesity trend and explain why public policy intervention is necessary and warranted. Solutions aimed at curbing childhood obesity should be focused on the educational arena, primarily in schools. Primary education occurs during a fundamental time for childhood development of tastes and preferences and has the most potential for success.
Date of Completion
11-13-2007
Degree Type
Thesis
Format
URI
http://soundideas.pugetsound.edu/economics_theses/50
Language
English
Rights
Department
Economics
Recommended Citation
O'Neil, Ana, "“Solving the Childhood Obesity Epidemic: Why and How”" (2007). Economics Theses. 50.
https://soundideas.pugetsound.edu/economics_theses/50