Willingness to Pay for a COVID-19 Vaccine.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has considerably affected the lives of people worldwide, impacting their health and economic welfare, and changing the behavior of our society significantly. This situation may lead to a strong incentive for people to buy a vaccine. Therefore, a relevant study to assess individuals' choices and the value of change in welfare from a COVID-19 vaccine is essential.

Objective

This study aimed to estimate the willingness-to-pay (WTP) value for a vaccine for COVID-19. We also identify the variables that influence individual vaccination decisions, which could be used in the design of vaccination promotion strategies.

Methods

We use the contingent valuation method in its double-bounded dichotomous choice format. The estim

SUBMITTER: Cerda AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7899739 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature