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Can a Rational Choice Framework Make Sense of Anorexia Nervosa?Robert S. GoldfarbGeorge Washington University - Department of Economics Thomas C. (Tim) LeonardPrinceton University - Department of Economics Sara MarkowitzEmory University; National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) Steve SuranovicGeorge Washington University - Department of Economics April 2009 NBER Working Paper No. w14838 Abstract: Can a rational choice modeling framework help broaden our understanding of anorexia nervosa? This question is interesting because anorexia nervosa is a serious health concern, and because of the following issue: could a rational choice approach shed useful light on a condition which appears to involve "choosing" to be ill? We present a model of weight choice and dieting applicable to anorexia nervosa, and the sometimes-associated purging behavior. We also present empirical evidence about factors possibly contributing to anorexia nervosa. We offer this analysis as a consciousness-raising way of thinking about the condition.
Number of Pages in PDF File: 42 working papers seriesDate posted: April 7, 2009Suggested CitationContact Information
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