Re: Cost-Benefit Analyses

[Bernard L Cohen <blc+@pitt.edu>]

	Please keep in mind that all of these ideas depend on acceptance
of the linear-no threshold theory. If that theory is abandoned,for low
doses the proper benefit per person-rem averted is zero.

Bernard L. Cohen
Physics Dept.
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Tel: (412)624-9245
Fax: (412)624-9163
e-mail: blc+@pitt.edu


On Fri, 4 Sep 1998, Sorensen, Scott wrote:

> RadSafers,
> 
> I concur that $2K to $10K is the usual range used in cost-benefit
> analyses.  However, a nagging question in my mind whenever these values
> are quoted: 
> 
> Is a single "Cost per Person-Rem" value/limit appropriate for use in
> both occupational and public cost-benefit estimates?

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