Valuing health effects of air pollution in developing countries: the case of Taiwan
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A model of willingness to pay (WTP) for reductions in air-pollution-related diseases was developed to determine the WTP of Taiwanese citizens in exchange for social advantages. Factors such as cultural background, income, health history, and symptoms of the illness were considered as influences on citizens' WTP for health advantages. Results reveal that WTP of respondents were directly affected by duration of illness, quantity of symptoms felt, education, and income.
Publication Name: Journal of Environmental Economics and Management
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0095-0696
Year: 1997
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Does the value of statistical life vary with age and health status? Evidence form the U.S. and Canada
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The effects of age and health status on respondents willingness to pay (WTP) for a product that would reduce their risk of death over the next 10 years is examined using contingent valuation, from U.S. and Canada residents. The results of this assessment regarding the mortality risks, benefit-cost analysis and value of statistical life are discussed.
Publication Name: Journal of Environmental Economics and Management
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0095-0696
Year: 2004
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Ancillary benefits of reduced air pollution in the U.S. from moderate greenhouse gas mitigation policies in the electricity sector
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Ancillary benefits that tend to accrue locally and in the near term are discussed. For this purpose, a detailed electricity model linked to an integrated assessment framework to value changes in human health is presented.
Publication Name: Journal of Environmental Economics and Management
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0095-0696
Year: 2003
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