@article{ref1,
title="Evaluation of Acceptable Risk",
journal="Journal of the Operational Research Society",
year="1986",
author="Whittaker, John D.",
volume="37",
number="6",
pages="541-547",
abstract="Fundamental to the use of risk analysis is the concept of 'acceptable risk'. This paper examines the different methods of determining a value for acceptable risk. It concludes that the comparison of risk versus change in life expectancy is the only method that has consistent units and satisfies the Pareto criterion.<p />",
language="",
issn="0160-5682",
doi="10.2307/2582581",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/2582581"
}