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How bad is mild obesity for you?
Perhaps not so bad; Steve Levitt discusses the latest evidence.
Thanks to A Taxing Blog for the pointer. This excellent law and tax blog is now back in business.
Addendum: Here is an excellent interview with Steve Levitt (much on his personality), done by Tim Harford.
Posted by Tyler Cowen on April 22, 2005 at 11:00 AM in Food and Drink | Permalink
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