If you were a powerful " Health Czar" in the United States and had the authority to change people's lifestyles, what would be your first priority ( and why)? What mechanisms might you use to achieve these lifestyle changes ( regulations, education, prohibition, etc.)? Do you think that these changes would improve the overall level of utility ( in the economic conceptualization) compared to leaving them alone?
Discuss how general educational ( rather than health- specific education) can affect health outcomes. In doing so, consider the links between education, income, income- related lifestyle choices, and health outcomes.