Publication type
Research Paper
Series Number
110/03
Series
University of York Discussion Papers in Economics
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Publication date
June 1, 2010
Abstract:
Little is known about why some human beings make risky life-choices. This paper provides evidence that people's health decisions and addictive actions are influenced by the gender of their children. Having a daughter leads individuals -- in micro data from Great Britain and the United States -- to reduce their smoking, drinking, and drug-taking. The paper's results are consistent with the hypothesis that human beings 'self-medicate' when under stress.
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discussion paper
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