A very interesting profile of «death’s accountant», the man tasked with compensating victims after tragedies like 9/11, the Sandy Hook shooting or the Boston bombings. It’s math with very flexible rules.

From Weekly Filet #125, in August 2013.

How Much Is a Life Worth?

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