Date of Award
Fall 12-21-2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Economics
First Advisor
Partha Deb
Second Advisor
Purvi Sevak
Academic Program Adviser
Randall Filer
Abstract
This study focuses on the Green Cart Initiative implemented by the New York City Mayor’s Office of Food Policy. The Initiative was implemented to bring fresh fruits and vegetables in a fast, cheap, and efficient way to neighborhoods considered food deserts and areas with high rates of obesity.
Recommended Citation
Pacheco, Ana L., "The Effects of the Implementation of Green Carts on New Yorkers' BMI" (2016). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/105