Discounting models
CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019
The analyses used 5 parametric forms to fit the cumulative weighting functions to determine which discount function best described subjects’ preferences. The medians of the individual estimates of the parameters in each of the models are shown in Table Estimated discount functions.Remarks: (1) Estimated discount functions based on non-extreme subjects.(2) [ ] depicts 1st and 3rd quantile of discount factor.According to the estimated parameters in the constant discounting model (Table Figure Cumulative distribution functions of the discount rates. Representations: COVID-19 = Coronavirus disease 2019, PM2.5 = Air pollution with fine particulate matter.