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“We've long known that firms can pay higher wages if they spend less on workplace safety enhancement. Libertarians ask, "If a worker is willing to accept higher wages in return for his agreement to exercise greater caution while performing his job, why should the government prevent him from making that choice?" It's a rhetorically powerful question, yet it overlooks the fact that the agreement in question will have adverse effects on others.”

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Robert H. Frank
Robert H. Frank

Robert H. Frank is a renowned economist born on January 2, 1945. He has conducted extensive research in various fields of economics, particularly in the areas of consumer choice, market behavior, and income distribution. Professor Frank is known for his profound insights into economics and his focus on social issues. more

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