The extra costs of disability in Chile: regional heterogeneity and policy implications

Key Points

• Disability incurs substantial economic costs across various regions of Chile, affecting local communities.
• Costs associated with disability differ significantly among regions, with some facing much higher burdens than others.
• Observational analysis of economic data across multiple Chilean regions highlights disparities in costs due to disability.
• Findings suggest that regional variability necessitates targeted policy interventions to address economic impacts.