Universal Welfare May Be Costly: Evidence from School Meal Programs and Student Fitness in South Korea

Universal Welfare May Be Costly: Evidence from School Meal Programs and Student Fitness in South Korea

The Free School Meal Program (FSMP) initiated in 2011 in South Korea allows participating schools to provide free lunches to all students regardless of their household income. This paper examines how universal free school meal programs are associated with student health outcomes. We empirically show...

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Main Authors: Deokrye Baek, Yongjun Choi, Hong Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
school meal program
physical fitness
universal welfare
educational funds
school budget
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/11/5/1290

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