Estimating the Human Cost of Transportation Accidents (Instant Digital Access Code Only)

Edition : 1st, 2020
Author(s) : Jagadish Guria

Estimating the Human Cost of Transportation Accidents (Instant Digital Access Code Only)
- ISBN: 9780128126110
- SKU: 264305V
- Format: VitalSource eBook/ePub
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Estimating the Human Cost of Transportation Accidents: Methodologies and Policy Implications discusses the estimation methods needed to determine the monetary value of loss of life and quality of life when evaluating transportation safety programs, policies and projects. In addition, it highlights how to overcome the many challenges researchers face in choosing the right values, including estimating loss of life and life quality, examining strengths and weaknesses, and critically analyzing social costs and implications. This book will allow researchers to better formulate accurate social costs, select safety improvement values, and understand limitations.

Provides a comprehensive, theoretical, one-stop reference on non-market valuation methodologies, issues and policy implications for transportation health, safety and economics researchers
Helps researchers better evaluate the actual total cost of road safety programs, policies and projects, including life quality valuation due to environmental impacts, such as harmful vehicle emissions
Provides valuable case studies from around the globe