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  • Environmental Economics
  • Health Economics
  • Public Policy Analysis

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  • Assessing the economic impact of health and environmental issues requires valuing statistical life.
  • Sub-national VSL estimates are crucial for targeted policy development and resource allocation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the Value per Statistical Life (VSL) and Value per Statistical Life Year (VSLY) for Mexico and its 32 states at the sub-national level for 2021.
  • To provide economic valuation of mortality risk for policy evaluation in health and environmental sectors.
  • To analyze regional disparities in the economic value of life within Mexico.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized OECD guidelines for Mortality Risk Valuation in Environment, Health and Transport Policies.
  • Applied Willingness to Pay (WTP) and Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) methodologies.
  • Calculated VSL and VSLY for Mexico, its 5 regions, and 32 states in 2021.

Main Results:

  • Mexico's overall VSL was estimated at $2,000,000 USD in 2021.
  • Significant VSL variation observed across states, ranging from $400,000 USD (Chiapas) to $3,300,000 USD (Mexico City).
  • Regional disparities in VSL correlate with levels of economic development and willingness to pay for risk reduction.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides crucial sub-national VSL and VSLY estimates for Mexico, supporting evidence-based policymaking.
  • These economic valuations of human life can inform cost-benefit analyses of public health and environmental interventions.
  • Quantifying the economic value of life aids policymakers in prioritizing investments and resource allocation for societal well-being.