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Frontmatter -- Preface -- Contents -- Figures -- Tables -- 1. Information Processing And Individual Decisions / Viscusi, W. Kip / Magat, Wesley A. -- 2. Cognitive Considerations In Presenting Risk Information / Bettman, James R. / Payne, John W. / Staelin, Richard -- 3. The Design Of The Consumer Information Study / Magat, Wesley A. / Viscusi, W. Kip / Huber, Joel -- 4. The Effect Of Risk Information On Precautionary Behavior / Viscusi, W. Kip / Magat, Wesley A. / Huber, Joel -- 5. Risk-dollar Tradeoffs, Risk Perceptions, And Consumer Behavior / Magat, Wesley A. / Viscusi, W. Kip / Huber, Joel -- 6. Hazard Warnings For Workplace Risks: Effects On Risk Perceptions, Wage Rates, And Turnover / Viscusi, W. Kip / O'connor, Charles -- 7. Implications For Economic Behavior / Magat, Wesley A. / Viscusi, W. Kip -- Appendixes, Notes, References, Index -- Appendix A. Cleaning Agent Questionnaire -- Appendix B. Drain Opener Questionnaire -- Appendix C. Variation In Consumers' Valuation Of Product Attributes -- Appendix D. Effect Of Labels On Other Consumer Actions -- Appendix E. Linearity Of Rating Scale -- Appendix F. Additional Results About Injury Valuations -- Appendix G. Chemical Labeling Questionnaire For Workplace Risks -- Notes -- References -- Index W. Kip Viscusi, Wesley A. Magat. Mode Of Access: Internet Via World Wide Web. In English.