Rewarding Healthy Food Choices in SNAP: Behavioral Economic Applications
RICHARDS MR, SINDELAR JL. Rewarding Healthy Food Choices in SNAP: Behavioral Economic Applications. Milbank Quarterly 2013, 91: 395-412. PMID: 23758515, PMCID: PMC3696202, DOI: 10.1111/milq.12017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSupplemental Nutrition Assistance ProgramBehavioural economics applicationsSNAP benefitsBehavioral economic insightsLow-income individualsEffective policy responsesNutrition Assistance ProgramSNAP fundsBehavioral economicsEconomic insightsAlternative policiesPolicy responsesEconomic applicationsLow-income populationsAdditional incentivesBehavioral impedimentsHealthy food purchasesAdministrative capacitySNAP recipientsAssistance programsFood purchasesHealthy purchasesShopping patternsNew delivery optionsPurchase