Scandinavian Working Papers in Economics
Umeå Economic Studies,
Umeå University, Department of Economics
No 771: Workplace Safety: Estimating Workers' Marginal Willingness to Pay
Anna Norin ()
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Anna Norin: Department of Economics, Umeå University, Postal: S 901 87 Umeå, Sweden
Abstract: The aim of the present paper is to empirically estimate the monetary value workers place on safer working conditions. The marginal willingness to pay for workplace safety is estimated using data on job durations together with data on accident risks and wages. The results indicate that individuals value safety to 0.65-4.1 percent of annual wages. Male workers in service occupations are found to have the highest marginal willingness to pay. Female blue-collar workers are found to value workplace safety higher than male blue-collar workers.
Keywords: Search; Accelerated duration; Wage differentials; Sweden
28 pages, May 11, 2009
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