Smoke Detector Effectiveness And The Value Of Saving A Life
Abstract
Engineering estimates of home smoke detector effectiveness are around 50 percent. An economic model finds an effectiveness estimate of about 9 percent. Based on this result, the value of life saving from smoke detector purchases is increased fivefold. © 1989.
Recommended Citation
Garbacz, C. (1989). Smoke Detector Effectiveness And The Value Of Saving A Life. Economics Letters, 31(3), pp. 281-286. Elsevier.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/0165-1765(89)90015-3
Department(s)
Economics
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0165-1765
Document Type
Article - Journal
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Citation
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text
Language(s)
English
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Publication Date
01 Jan 1989
