Increasing Road Safety in Latin America and the Caribbean: Lessons from Behavioral Economics
Indhira Ramírez,
Carlos Scartascini
Abstract:Road crashes are a significant public health issue in Latin America and the Caribbean, resulting in a staggering toll of approximately 110,000 fatalities and over 5 million injuries annually. These tragedies have far-reaching economic implications, costing Latin America and the Caribbean between 3 and 5 percent of its gross domestic product. A great many road crashes can be attributed to a variety of unsafe behaviors, such as distracted driving, speeding, and impairment from alcohol or drugs. Through an unders… Show more
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