The Government’s Valuation of Military Life-Saving in War: A Cost-Minimization Approach

American Economic Association, Vol. 96, No. 2, pp. 39-44, 2006

17 Pages Posted: 9 May 2011

Date Written: May 1, 2006

Abstract

A wide range of costly government policies are designed to extend citizens’ lives and to reduce the risk of premature death. Using economic reasoning, one can evaluate such policies on the basis of efficiency.

Suggested Citation

Rohlfs, Chris, The Government’s Valuation of Military Life-Saving in War: A Cost-Minimization Approach (May 1, 2006). American Economic Association, Vol. 96, No. 2, pp. 39-44, 2006, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1832740

Chris Rohlfs (Contact Author)

Syracuse University ( email )

Center for Policy Resarch
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