The Human Cost of Economic Downturns: Suicide During Recessions in Mexico
Abstract/Description/Artist Statement
This project examines whether suicide rates in Mexico increase during periods of economic recession. Using national mortality data from Mexico’s official statistics agency alongside measures of economic performance such as GDP growth, the study compares suicide trends during economic expansions and contractions. Recession periods are identified based on declines in economic activity. The goal of this analysis is to determine whether suicide rates tend to rise during downturns in the economy. This project does not assume a relationship in advance but seeks to evaluate whether one exists using available data. Preliminary results suggest a positive relationship between recessionary periods and suicide rates.
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
Dr. Jay Walker
Faculty Advisor/Mentor Email
j1walker@odu.edu
Faculty Advisor/Mentor Department
Economics Department
College/School Affiliation
Strome College of Business
Student Level Group
Graduate/Professional
Presentation Type
Poster
The Human Cost of Economic Downturns: Suicide During Recessions in Mexico
This project examines whether suicide rates in Mexico increase during periods of economic recession. Using national mortality data from Mexico’s official statistics agency alongside measures of economic performance such as GDP growth, the study compares suicide trends during economic expansions and contractions. Recession periods are identified based on declines in economic activity. The goal of this analysis is to determine whether suicide rates tend to rise during downturns in the economy. This project does not assume a relationship in advance but seeks to evaluate whether one exists using available data. Preliminary results suggest a positive relationship between recessionary periods and suicide rates.