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Title: COVID-19 lockdown and traffic accidents: Lessons from the pandemic

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2022

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ISSN: 1465-7287

DOI: 10.1111/COEP.12562

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Abstract: We use a regression discontinuity design to study the effect of the COVID-19 lockdown on traffic accidents. Based on administrative data from Louisiana, we find that the lockdown order led to a significant decrease in traffic accidents (−47%), including accidents involving injury (−46%) and ambulance (−41%). We also find evidence of heterogeneous changes in the decline of drivers involved in accidents, with a smaller decline among individuals aged 25 to 64, male, and nonwhite drivers.

Url: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/coep.12562

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Authors: Barnes, Stephen R.; Beland, Louis Philippe; Huh, Jason; Kim, Dongwoo

Periodical (Full): Contemporary Economic Policy

Issue: 2

Volume: 40

Pages: 349-368

Data Collections: IPUMS CPS

Topics: Population Health and Health Systems

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