Citation

Wang Y, Yang M. Econ. Hum. Biol. 2013; 11(2): 206-220.

Affiliation

Department of Economics, Lafayette College, Easton, PA 18042, United States.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.ehb.2012.08.001

PMID

22959863

Abstract

Using data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health, we provide evidence that young adults respond to crisis-induced depression by exercising less and having breakfast less often. Exogenous variation in the crisis-induced depression is obtained through a unique event in our sample period - the 9/11 terrorist attacks. We compare those who were interviewed just before and just after 9/11 and find a significant and sharp increase in the symptoms of depression. We also provide evidence that this increase is not a September effect, but an effect of the external traumatic event.

Language: en