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How Much Is a Human Worth? (according to engineers)

Practical Engineering

How Much Is a Human Worth? (according to engineers)

Practical Engineering explains how engineers and agencies put a dollar value on a human life to weigh cost against safety. It covers the legal and regulatory basis for these calculations.

HN commenters cite it as an interesting look at valuing human life, used in safety and liability discussions.

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