Mortality risks induced by economic expenditures.

摘要: Existing evidence shows that lower incomes are associated with higher mortality risks. This paper examines the implications for fatalities when relationship is interpreted as an induced relationship, meaning will on average lead to A model developed estimating number of possibly by economic expenditures. accounts different allocations expenditures family units varying income levels. Illustrative calculations provide insights about possible significance These results suggest some expensive regulations and programs intended save lives may actually increased fatalities. Important caveats reduce likelihood misinterpreting or misusing included.