자살예방 정책수단 평가 및 해결방안 연구: 일본과 핀란드 사례 중심으로

In this study, we conducted an economic analysis and policy evaluation of suicide prevention program. The results of this study are summarized as follows. First, the countries that implemented the suicide prevention program strongly showed that the suicide rate decreased after the implementation of the policy and that the volatility was stable. Second, when quantitatively evaluating the policy effects of suicide prevention programs in Japan and Finland, the average annual suicide rate decreased by 14.2% from the previous year. Third, the government's suicide prevention program showed the effectiveness of the policy effect when pursuing a wide range of policy instruments including economic factors as well as social factors. The results of this study suggest that the policy implications of suicide prevention programs are as follows. First, there is a positive effect of the suicide prevention program, which shows that long-term and sustained policy drive is an important factor. Second, in order to success the suicide prevention programs at the government, ranges of policy coverages including economic, social and cultural areas are required. Finally, in order to maximize the policy effect of the suicide prevention program, it is necessary to continuously monitor the subjects related to the suicide prevention program and to apply the big data and machine learning in the long term.