Abstract Details
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Activity Number:
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121
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Type:
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Topic Contributed
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Date/Time:
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Monday, August 4, 2014 : 8:30 AM to 10:20 AM
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Sponsor:
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Government Statistics Section
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Abstract #313811
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Title:
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The Effectiveness of Formal Driver Education for Commercial Driver Safety
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Author(s):
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Linda Boyle*+ and Larry Blincoe*+ and Rolf Schmitt*+
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Companies:
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U.S. Department of Transportation and University of Washington and USDOT/RITA/BTS
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Keywords:
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Abstract:
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This session addresses various statistical challenges related to administrative assessment of the value of a statistical life. Such estimates are of enormous practical importance, since they are essential in cost-benefit analysis for road construction, safety equipment, regulation and enforcement.
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Authors who are presenting talks have a * after their name.
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