The economics of women’s weight
Weight-loss drugs appear to help women find work. They have a different effect on men.
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Most people know that richer people tend to be thinner. Less appreciated is that this divide is largely driven by women, says the writer.
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Soumaya Keynes
“Here are some things I do now in a bikini that I would not have done at 30: one, wear it; two, eat in it; three, sit down in it.” So said comedian Riona O’Connor in a recent viral video, who then slapped her tummy with a grin, adding: “Throw it on you; nobody cares.”
A joyful and empowering message to other women: Weight consciousness is in our heads. I so wanted to believe it. But depressingly, new evidence suggests otherwise. Most people know that richer people tend to be thinner. Less appreciated is that this divide is largely driven by women.
