Obesity is a growing problem in many areas around the globe. It is particularly an issue in the United States where nearly two-thirds of the population is overweight or obese (Flegal et al., 2012). Read More »
Whether trying to get people to quit smoking, exercise more often, or simply get out to vote, public service announcements (PSAs) genuinely attempt to promote societal well-being. One pervasive Read More »
Consumers may approach product choice when hungry, tired, aroused or distracted. Such motivational states have extensive effects on product judgment and choice, including increases in perceived Read More »
Energy efficiency plays an increasingly important role in policy because it addresses rising energy prices and the negative externalities of energy consumption from pollution. Although the Read More »
Providing consumers with calorie information has received a great deal of attention, as municipalities such as New York City have mandated greater disclosure and retailers (including Panera and Read More »