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?