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The principles for determining the cost of radiation risk as a method of optimizing risk are described. The interrelationship of various components of risk is examined. The goal of optimization as a requirement to decrease the aggregate risk is formulated. It is noted that mathematical simulation is unreliable for determining the cost of risk and damage. An approach to determining the cost of risk on the basis of direct analysis of the financial costs is proposed. The result of risk cost assessment is presented. The use of the proposed approach is demonstrated for a hypothetical example. 18 references.
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Kononovich, A.L., Nosov, A.V., Ivanov, A.B. et al. Cost of the Radiation Damage in the ALARA Concept. Atomic Energy 89, 906–910 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1011346400400
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