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103. Robert Frank — Under the Influence: Putting Peer Pressure to Work

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Peer Pressure, Behavioral Contagion, and Taxation

The chapter explores the impact of peer pressure on behaviors like giving away wealth and smoking, touching on topics such as behavioral contagion, government regulations, and the decline in smoking rates over the years. It delves into the role of agency, societal influences, and taxation in shaping behaviors and discusses the economic implications of smoking and obesity on government budgets.

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