Dahlia can earn $60,000 a year working at a relatively safe job, or $65,000 a year working at a riskier job

The probability of death from working at the relatively safe job is 1/5,000, and the probability of death from working at the riskier job is 1/1,000. Using the compensating differential approach and the above information, what is the value of Dahlia's life? A) $2 million
B) $2.5 million
C) $6.25 million
D) $25 million


C

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