A Survey of Methods for Estimating the Cost Value of a Human Life.

Abstract

This report presents a literature search of existing methods and philosophies for the valuation of a human life. A survey is also made of various federal, state, and local agencies and organizations to determine how life valuation methods are currently being applied to make funding decisions within these organizations. The various methods and costing components defined by these surveys are compared and examined for potential application to Coast Guard cost-benefit analyses.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA026259

Entities

People

  • A. Wolff
  • J. Kirkland
  • M. Cornell
  • P. Daniels

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Coast Guard
  • Cost Benefit Analysis
  • Costs
  • Humanities
  • Literature
  • Philosophy

Readers

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.
  • Systems Analysis and Design