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> the primary culprit is money. The primary reason is efficiency. Sometimes taking risks is more efficient. Efficiency may translate into money, but you are d

• tsol 4y ago
  No one takes risks only for the sake of efficiency. They do so because taking risks to be efficient (can) make them more money. Efficiency for the sake of $$$
  • thereisnospork 4y ago
    That is the point of money, to measure and guage efficiency. To answer the question of 'Is the risk of losing a ship and all hands worth it?' one merely need check the actuarial tables.
    • hulitu 4y ago
      The only efficiency that money measure is the efficiency to get rich.
  • s1artibartfast 4y ago
    It also means goods getting to people who need or want them, when they want them, and at a lower price. Yes this is money, but money buys food, and fulfills many human needs. There are always some needs that can't be addressed by money, but it sure goes a long way.