April 7, 2015

Economics Prof. Thomas Kniesner studies whether higher-paid NFL running backs more likely to take risks

How much risk are you willing to take as part of your job?

This may be a question that has never crossed your mind. However, it is very clear that certain professions involve greater degrees of risk than others. For example, being a Bering Sea crab fisherman is inherently more dangerous than being an accountant. This raises the question, would an increase in pay entice you to accept a position with a much greater risk of injury, or even death?

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