Comidas familiares, dietas y distribución de alimentos: plantando las semillas del crecimiento económico

Economical growth is the result of the combination of several factors that go far beyond the pure economic environment. It is the consequence of economic social and political processes, which interact and complement themselves in different ways which can facilitate or hinder the development of the economic growth. In this article we try to establish the relevance of one of these processes for the economy: the Family Meals. There is empirical evidence that indicates a close relation between family meals and the production of human, social and moral capital. Frequently family meals strengthen family relationships; they increase academic performance and help avoid the abuse in the consumption of substances. Some research provides evidence of a relationship between family meals and economic activity. The existence of family meals positively affects the efficiency in the distribution and consumption of food in the economy. Besides all this, to pay attention to the frequency and the quality of family meals, as well as to food consumption patterns, is very important to economic agents.

Introducción -- La distribución del tiempo en el hogar -- Las comidas familiares y el capital humano -- Las comidas familiares y la actividad económica -- Conclusiones