Correcting sample selection in FARS data to estimate seatbelt use |
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Authors: | Samia Islam [Author Vitae] Frank Goetzke [Author Vitae] |
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Institution: | a Department of Economics, Boise State University, Boise, ID 83725-1620, USA b Department of Urban and Public Affairs, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40208, USA |
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Abstract: | IntroductionIn this paper, we show that FARS data can be a comparable alternative to observational NOPUS data in estimating seat belt use in the United States once we correct for sample selection bias.ResultsBased on assumptions of independence for seatbelt choice, we establish a lower and upper bound for seatbelt usage rates, and find that once we correct for sample selection bias, the seatbelt usage estimates from the corrected FARS emerge at least as a comparable alternative to NOPUS estimates.Impact on IndustryThis implies that researchers can use corrected FARS to complement NOPUS, thus being able to utilize the rich cross-sectional details available in FARS data to analyze various relevant research questions. |
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Keywords: | FARS data Sample selection Seatbelt use |
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