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Monthly Archives: May 2012
more on the relative costs of healthy/unhealthy food – wonkish
I’ve had a chance to read the recent Economic Research Service report called “Are Healthy Foods Really More Expensive?”, written by Carlson and Frazao. The main finding of the research is that whether healthy foods are more expensive depends on … Continue reading
is healthy food really more expensive? (wonkish)
Whew. Another semester is just about over (only 20 more papers to read!). But I am back! The Economic Research Service plans to release a report (later today, I think) on how to measure prices of healthy food, and I … Continue reading
Posted in food availability, food choices, food deserts
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keeping local dollars in communities – does it matter?
“Buy local” is the mantra of many, who state that spending money locally provides significant economic benefits. I’ve been thinking about this concept for some time now. To be honest, I struggle with the notion, because I think in terms … Continue reading
Posted in buy local, multiplier
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