The value of a statistical life in the context of road safety: a new value transfer approach

We recommend applying this VSL transfer approach for cost-benefit analysis and road crash costing in countries lacking appropriate country-specific VSL. Moreover, this study highlights that, despite the growing interest in LMIC in research on VSL, the number of studies in these countries is still limited, emphasizing the need for more VSL studies. Finally, developing transfer functions for non-fatal injuries is recommended, which is an essential input for CBA as well.

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Traffic Injury Prevention
Published
2025-04-22
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https://doi.org/10.1080/15389588.2025.2476607
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1
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Economic and Environmental Valuation
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The value of a statistical life in the context of road safety: a new value transfer approach

Wim Wijnen, Said Dahdah, Nino Pkhikidze
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Traffic Injury Prevention
Economic and Environmental Valuation
3.13
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The value of a statistical life in the context of road safety: a new value transfer approach

Wim Wijnen, Said Dahdah, Nino Pkhikidze
article en
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Abstract

We recommend applying this VSL transfer approach for cost-benefit analysis and road crash costing in countries lacking appropriate country-specific VSL. Moreover, this study highlights that, despite the growing interest in LMIC in research on VSL, the number of studies in these countries is still limited, emphasizing the need for more VSL studies. Finally, developing transfer functions for non-fatal injuries is recommended, which is an essential input for CBA as well.

Traffic Injury PreventionVol. 27(1)
World Bank Group (US)
Sustainable cities and communities
Openalex Percentile: Top 9%
Economic and Environmental Valuation
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