Cost-of-illness and willingness-to-pay estimates of the benefits of improved air quality: Evidence from Taiwan
Cost-of-illness and willingness-to-pay estimates of the benefits of improved air quality: Evidence from Taiwan
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DOI：
10.2307/3147256
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发表时间：
2000-02-01
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1.4
通讯作者：
Krupnick, A
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作者：
Alberini, A;Krupnick, A
我们比较了疾病成本（COI）和支付意愿（WTP）的估计，从轻微的呼吸道症状与空气污染的损害，使用的数据，在台湾的一项研究在1991-92。进行了一项或有估价调查，以估计支付意愿，以避免轻微的呼吸道疾病。健康日记进行了分析，以预测的可能性和成本寻求缓解症状和失踪的工作。正如经济理论所预测的那样，WTP大于COI估计值，根据污染程度，超过后者1.61至2.26 rimes。尽管两国之间存在差异，但这些比率与美国相似。(JEL问题25）。
We compare cost-of-illness (COI) and willingness-to-pay (WTP) estimates of the damages from minor respiratory symptoms associated with air pollution, using data from a study in Taiwan in 1991-92. A contingent valuation survey was conducted to estimate WTP to avoid minor respiratory illnesses. Health diaries were analyzed to predict the likelihood and cost of seeking relief from symptoms and of missing work. As predicted by economic theory, WTP is greater than the COI estimates, exceeding the latter by 1.61 to 2.26 rimes, depending on pollution levels. These ratios are similar to those for the United States, despite the differences between the two countries. (JEL Q25).