Meta-analysis of Value of Statistical Life estimates

21-Dec-2010

It is increasingly common to include estimates of value of statistical life (VSL) in analyses of proposed policies that affect people’s mortality risks.

Meta-analysis of stated preference VSL studies: Further model sensitivity and benefit transfer issues

20-Dec-2010

Henrik Lindhjem and Stale Navrud

This paper gives a technical description of meta-analyses that have been made of estimates of the value of a statistical life in stated preferences surveys, and is an input to a user's guide for policy makers on the use of VSL values in policy assessments that is being prepared.

The Value of Statistical Life: A meta-analysis

20-Dec-2010

Vincent Biausque

This paper presents a number of meta-analyses of the value of a statistical life in stated preferences surveys, and is an input to a technical report and a user's guide for policy makers on the use of VSL values in policy assessments that is being prepared.

Database on instruments used for environmental policy

01-Dec-2010

This is the homepage of the OECD/EEA database on economic instruments and voluntary approaches used in environmental policy and natural resources management.

OECD Environmental Data Compendium

30-Nov-2010

The OECD Environmental Data Compendium presents data linking pollution and natural resources with economic activity placing pressures on the environment.

OECD Environmental Data and Indicators

25-Nov-2010

As international concern about global environment and sustainable development becomes more pressing, government, business and the public all need reliable and harmonised data on the environment.

Search strategy AWW

13-Jan-2010

Patent search strategy for the identification of selected ‘environmental’ technologies developed as part of the OECD project on "Environmental Policy and Technological Innovation”

Patent search strategy for the identification of selected ‘environmental’ technologies

13-Jan-2010

Patent search strategy for the identification of selected ‘environmental’ technologies developed as part of the OECD project on "Environmental Policy and Technological Innovation”

Using patent data as an indicator of international technology transfer

12-Jan-2010

Fleur Watson, Nick Johnstone and Ivan Haščič

Patent activity is frequently used as a proxy for technological innovation, that is, the method by which new or enhanced technologies are made available and brought into widespread use.

Comparison of survey results with other secondary data and methodology

19-Nov-2009

This document corroborates data from the 2008 OECD Household Survey on Environmental Attitudes and Behaviour.

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