In this study, we extend the standard economic model of suicide by considering a new influential factor driving the voluntary death rate. Using an international sample, we estimate the model and document a robust and significant inverse relationship between stock market returns and the...

Using an international dataset, this letter examines the consequences of stock market fluctuations for health outcomes. It is found that high returns are associated with increased death rate from alcohol consumption, smoking, obesity and drug use disorders. Although the out of pocket expenditure...