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  • Health Economics
  • Behavioral Economics
  • Human Capital Theory

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  • Inadequate exercise poses a threat to human health and weakens human capital accumulation.
  • The link between physical activity and income is a key area of focus in health economics.
  • Diet and exercise are crucial for maintaining a healthy state, impacting weight and fitness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify the economic returns of habitual exercise behavior in China.
  • To address selection bias in the relationship between exercise and income.
  • To provide empirical evidence for public health initiatives.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized individual-level survey data from China.
  • Employed an endogenous switching regression model (ESRM).
  • ESRM was used to eliminate selection bias in the analysis.

Main Results:

  • Regular exercisers saw a 3.79% income increase compared to non-exercisers.
  • For individuals not initially exercising regularly, adopting the habit increased income by 13.36%.
  • Smoking and drinking also showed a significant positive correlation with individual income.

Conclusions:

  • Habitual physical activity is vital for increasing individual income and enhancing national health.
  • The impact of individual behavior on income is influenced by national culture.
  • Findings support "Healthy China Action" and similar global initiatives promoting exercise.