The Method Preferred by Economists for Valuing Life Is to Use

question 8

Multiple Choice

The method preferred by economists for valuing life is to use:

• A) contingent valuation.
• B) revealed preference.
• C) government preference.
• D) the present value of lifetime earnings.

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