Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences, Nisantasi University, Turkey
Opinion
Exploring the Obesity Kuznets Curve in the United States through the Lenses of Globalization and Biocapacity
Author(s): Adewale Alola*
The Obesity Kuznets Curve, a concept traditionally used to describe the relationship between economic development and income inequality, has gained attention in the context of obesity prevalence in the United States. This study extends the analysis of the Obesity Kuznets Curve by examining it through the intersecting perspectives of globalization and biocapacity. The United States, a global economic powerhouse, has seen a concerning rise in obesity rates over the past few decades, paralleling its increased integration into the global economy.
This study investigates the relationship between economic development, globalization, and biocapacity in the United States and their impact on obesity trends. We begin by reviewing the historical trajectory of obesity rates in the U.S. and its correlation with economic growth. By applying the principles of the Kuznets Curve, we assess w.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2155-6156.10001054
