The Economics of Mental Health
According to data from the OECD, nearly one every two people worldwide will be affected by a mental or neurological disorder at some point in their lives.
Poor mental health can have large and long-lasting negative consequences on, among others, human capital accumulation and labor market outcomes. It is therefore important to better understand the causes of mental disorders to design programs and interventions that best support the mental wellbeing of all. T
Poor mental health can have large and long-lasting negative consequences on, among others, human capital accumulation and labor market outcomes. It is therefore important to better understand the causes of mental disorders to design programs and interventions that best support the mental wellbeing of all. T