Controlling Asbestos in Buildings: An Economic InvestigationAsbestos dust is well-known for causing cancer and other life-threatening illnesses yet still contaminates countless schools, factories and office buildings. This raises the issue of the best way to deal with Asbestos; immediate removal, containment or removal at renovation or demolition. Originally published in 1986, this report aims to evaluate these methods of dealing with asbestos in relation to their cost-effectiveness to conclude the most appropriate solution. This title will be of interest to students of Environmental Studies and Economics. |
Contents
one INTRODUCTION | 1 |
two ASBESTOS EXPOSURES IN BUILDINGS | 9 |
three MODELS FOR PREDICTING ASBESTOS DISEASE | 26 |
four CONTROL OF ASBESTOS IN BUILDINGS | 50 |
five ECONOMIC FRAMEWORK | 60 |
six ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF ASBESTOS CONTROL OPTIONS | 73 |
seven CONCLUSIONS | 90 |
APPENDIX A Model of Removal Costs and Building Life | 96 |
APPENDIX B Model of the Firm | 99 |
APPENDIX C The Cost of Saving Lives | 102 |
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Controlling Asbestos in Buildings: An Economic Investigation Donald N. Dewees No preview available - 2017 |
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