This study uses stated-preference (SP) analysis to measure willingness to pay (WTP) to reduce acute episodes of respiratory and cardiovascular ill health. The SP survey employs a modified version of the health state descriptions used in the Quality of Well Being (QWB) Index. The four health...

This paper presents a methodology and empirical estimates from a pilot study for estimating willingness to pay for health improvements associated with reduced exposure to air pollution. The pilot study uses a rated-pair format to elicit stated preferences for various health-state attributes and...

The economic analysis of many health policies requires an evaluation of the benefits of programs that may prolong human lives. This paper makes significant contributions toward developing credible values for longevity, including demonstrating the feasibility of applying SP market-research...