A weighty issue revisited: the dynamic effect of body weight on earnings and satisfaction in Germany

F. Kropfh䵦szlig;er and M. Sunder

Applied Economics, 2015, vol. 47, issue 41, 4364-4376

Abstract: We estimate the relationship between changes in the body mass index ( bmi ) and wages or satisfaction, respectively, in a panel of German employees. In contrast to previous findings, our dynamic models indicate an inverse u-shaped association between bmi and wages. As the implied maximum occurs in the 'overweight' category, the positive trend in weight may not yet constitute a major limitation to productivity. Further investigation points out a stronger association among young workers and workers with jobs that are less protected. Work satisfaction of young workers is associated with bmi beyond the effect of earnings.

Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1080/00036846.2015.1030563

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