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The key paragraph, with added emphasis: >One reason for this is that all prevention is not the same. The task force doesn’t model costs in its calculations; it
by pkilgore 9y ago
The key paragraph, with added emphasis:
>One reason for this is that all prevention is not the same. The task force doesn’t model costs in its calculations; it models effectiveness and a preponderance of benefits and harms. When something works, and its positive effects outweigh its adverse ones, a recommendation is made.
Aaron (the author) and his partners blog here[1], it's a very good site if this sort of thing interests you.
[1]https://theincidentaleconomist.com https://theincidentaleconomist.com