Citation

Singh H, Thayer M. Econ. Inq. 1992; 30(4): 649-658.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1992, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1465-7295.1992.tb01287.x

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Previous research has indicated that individual compensating behavior, specifically, more risky driving may reduce the effectiveness of seat belt laws. We test the compensating-behavior hypothesis using individual-specific survey data. The analysis also incorporates individual risk tastes. Our results indicate that the compensating-behavior hypothesis applies only to those that are not strongly risk averse. Other risk-differentiated groups do not exhibit compensating behavior. Finally, it seems that individuals learn to reduce compensating behavior over time.

Language: en