Book · 2012 · Compensation (Law)
Who gets what?
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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
Who gets what? is an insightful book by Kenneth R. Feinberg that explores the mechanics of allocation, negotiation, and distribution in high-stakes environments and major legal settlements. On an episode of Freakonomics Radio titled 344. Who Decides How Much a Life Is Worth?, host Stephen Dubner engaged in a deep-dive conversation with Kenneth Feinberg about the difficult decisions behind financial compensation for victims of tragedy. As the interview drew to a close, Dubner expressed his gratitude to Feinberg for sharing his insights and informed the listening audience about resources available for further study. Dubner pointed out that Feinberg had written two books detailing his extensive career in managing complex settlements, explicitly naming Who Gets What? as a primary resource for anyone wanting to learn more about the intricacies of his work. By highlighting this specific title, Dubner offered listeners an educational avenue to understand how scarce resources and massive funds are successfully distributed under extraordinary pressure, cementing Feinberg's texts as vital reading for students of law, economics, and public policy alike.
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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?”
