How Engineers Put a Dollar Value on a Human Life
Practical Engineering · Explainer · 15 min · 2023 · YouTube title: How Much Is a Human Worth? (according to engineers)
Why it's here
HN commenters cite it as an interesting look at valuing human life, used in safety and liability discussions.
What it covers
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.