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The Spreadsheet of Life and Death

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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The Economics of Human Life

This chapter examines the intricate balance between human life valuation and economic considerations in healthcare and military contexts. It also uncovers a significant financial crime in Kansas, highlighting the broader global implications of fraud intertwined with the ethical dilemmas of measuring life in monetary terms.

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