Air pollution in Cotonou: An evaluation of the statistical value of life

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AuteurAVOCE VIAGANNOU, FANOUGBO
Date d'ajout2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de disponibilite2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de publication2018
ResumeIn air pollution context, the database of at least 40 years old of Cotonou citizens was used to make an evaluation of the statistical value of life (SVL) from the maximum willingness to pay (WTP). With a two-step Heckman model, the average of maximum WTP was estimated. The average of maximum WTP represents the psychological cost of mortality and is worth FCFA5, 924 per month. Hence, for a reduction in the probability of death of 5/10,000 per year over a period of ten years, the annual SVL related to air pollution mortality in Cotonou was calculated and is FCFA 142,760,000. For the first time in Benin, the SVL is one of the few indicators needed for environmental policy that has never been calculated before. Thus, the SVL allows the authorities to reinforce the decision- making while paying more attention to the effects of air pollution on the populations’ health.
Autre identifiantBECDB-6623
Autre identifiantISSN 2059-1977
URIhttps://dspace.uac.bj/handle/123456789/6025
Languefr
Fait partie deInternational Journal of Research in Environmental Studies
Sujetair pollution
SujetRisk of mortality
Sujetwillingness to pay
Sujetprobit
TitreAir pollution in Cotonou: An evaluation of the statistical value of life
TypeArticle

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