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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 h...

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Main Author: Guria, Jagadish Chandra, 1944- (Author)
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam : Elsevier, ©2020.
Subjects:
Transportation accidents > Economic aspects.
Public safety > Government policy.
Externalities (Economics)
Accidents de transport > Aspect économique.
Sécurité publique > Politique gouvernementale.
Économies externes.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:1 online resource
ISBN:9780128126127
0128126124