TV Channels, Self-Control and Happiness
Journal
B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy
ISSN
1555-0494
ISSN-Digital
1935-1682
Type
journal article
Date Issued
2010-09-20
Author(s)
Abstract
Standard economic theory suggests that more choice is usually better. We address this claim and investigate whether people can cope with the increasing number of television programs 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 suggests that an identifiable group of individuals experiences a self-control problem when it comes to TV viewing
Language
English
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
HSG Profile Area
SEPS - Economic Policy
Refereed
Yes
Publisher
De Gruyter (formerly Berkeley Electronic Press)
Publisher place
Boston, Mass.
Volume
10
Number
1
Start page
86
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
129531