Table 4.
Comparison of production losses associated with mortality in selected studies from the European Union (2000 and onwards).
| Study | Country (Year) | Losses in the Compared Study 1 | Losses in the Present Study | DS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of GDP | ||||
| Lievens et al. [54] | Belgium (2012) | 0.134% | 0.177% | n.a. |
| Verhaeghe et al. [12] | Belgium (2012) | 0.103% | 0.177% | 0% |
| Byrne [55] | Ireland (2007) | 0.056% | 0.215% | n.a. |
| Saar [22] | Estonia (2006) | 1.825% (1.052%) 2 | 0.640% | 4% (10%) |
| Konnopka, König [18] | Germany (2002) | 0.497% | 0.218% | 5% |
| Lima, Esquerdo [56] | Portugal (1995) | 0.083% | 0.304% | 5% |
| Fenoglio et al. [57] | France (1997) | 0.704% | 0.205% | 6% |
| Jarl et al. [58] | Sweden (2002) | 0.119% (0.331%) 3 | 0.131% | 3% |
| Cabinet Office [59] | UK (2001) | 0.200% (0,220%) 4 | 0.151% | n.a. |
Notes: 1 Own calculations based on Eurostat’s data on GDP and costs taken from respective studies; DS—discount rate; 2 4% (10%) discount rates; 3 net (gross) losses; 4 low (high) estimate; n.a.—details not available/reported.