Abstract
Abstract In this paper, we provide a rationale for decision-making to enhance life safety that takes into full account the limitations and constraints of available resources. Maximizing life safety for all is a desirable goal but we need to acknowledge that the “safe” and the “dangerous” are inextricably intertwined in all human activities. We propose the marginal life saving principle together with the Life Quality Index (LQI) as a basis for supporting transparent decision making across all sectors at national and global scales; spanning
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Structural Safety |
| ISSN | 0167-4730 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
| Externally published | Yes |