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Anatomy of a Disaster

Question 1 • Principles of Fire and Rescue

Which type of analyst assesses the loss to physical structures with respect to their cost to rebuild?

Answer
A
scientists
B
engineers
C
politicians
D
economists

Explanation

Economists estimate the monetary value of losses, including the cost of rebuilding damaged physical structures. Engineers may assess how structures were damaged, but putting a dollar value on the loss is an economic assessment.

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