Book · 2005 · Biography & Autobiography
What Is Life Worth?
The Inside Story of the 9/11 Fund and Its Effort to Compensate the Victims of September 11th
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Thanks to Kenneth Feinberg for speaking with us today. If you want to learn more about his settlement work, he's written two books, What Is Life Worth? And Who Gets What?
Stephen Dubner · Freakonomics Radio · Aug 2018 Why people recommend it
What Is Life Worth? is a non-fiction book by Kenneth R. Feinberg that details the author's harrowing and unprecedented experience administering the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. On an episode of Freakonomics Radio titled 344. Who Decides How Much a Life Is Worth?, host Stephen Dubner interviewed Kenneth Feinberg about the immense ethical and logistical challenges involved in placing a monetary value on human life. Toward the conclusion of their conversation, Dubner thanked his guest and directed the audience toward Feinberg's published writings for those wishing to dive deeper into the mechanics of disaster relief and legal settlements. Dubner noted that Feinberg had authored two books to document his extensive settlement work, specifically highlighting What Is Life Worth? alongside his other literary contributions as essential reading for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of the process. By emphasizing these texts, Dubner provided listeners with a direct pathway to explore the complex moral philosophy and administrative hurdles required to compensate families after massive national tragedies, reinforcing the profound social value of Feinberg's professional legacy and written reflections.
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Stephen Dubner Thanks to Kenneth Feinberg for speaking with us today. If you want to learn more about his settlement work,… 1
“Thanks to Kenneth Feinberg for speaking with us today. If you want to learn more about his settlement work, he's written two books, What Is Life Worth? And Who Gets What?”
