Exploration of these influences for a variety of specific situations indicates that
public concerns with safety vary substantially depending on the context. To explore the
influence of different kinds of fault with respect to fatal accident risks, the study of rail
accidents by Covey et al. (2010) examined how irresponsible behavior on the part of
the prospective accident victims affected society’s willingness to pay for improved safety.
The lowest priorities for public spending to reduce risks were for situations in which
passengers committed suicide, drivers and workers deliberately violated safety standards,
passengers under ...
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