Justin Plank | Spring 2025 Every year, the United States spends an estimated $173 billion treating obesity-related diseases like diabetes and heart disease, more than the annual budgets of 42 U.S. states combined. Amid …
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Interview with Dr. Katy Milkman
Aaron Mathew, Editor-in-Chief | Spring 2025 Overview: Dr. Katy Milkman is the James G. Dinan Professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and the co-director of the Behavioral Change for Good Initiative …
Engel Curves and Their Implications for Income, Nutrition, and Poverty Measurement
Shloka Mohanty | Spring 2025 Engel curves illustrate how the consumption of goods changes as income increases. A classic example from ECON 301 is instant ramen noodles: as income rises, the consumption of this …