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| Type | Journal Article |
| Scope | Discipline-based scholarship |
| Title | TV channels, self-control and happiness |
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| Item Subtype | Original Work |
| Refereed | Yes |
| Status | Published in final form |
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| Journal Title | B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy |
| Publisher | Berkeley Electronic Press |
| Geographical Reach | international |
| ISSN | 1935-1682 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Number | 1 |
| Page Range | Article 86 |
| Date | 2010 |
| Abstract Text | In many countries, TV viewers have access to more and more TV channels. We study whether people can cope with this and watch the amount of TV they find optimal for themselves, or whether they are prone to over-consumption. We find that heavy TV viewers do not benefit, but instead report lower life satisfaction with access to more TV channels. This finding runs counter to the standard economic prediction that a larger choice set does not make people worse off. It suggests that an identifiable group of persons experience a self-control problem when it comes to TV viewing. |
| Digital Object Identifier | 10.2202/1935-1682.2119 |
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| Additional Information | Copyright: Berkeley Electronic Press |