Most of the studies examine differences in wages of risky occupations, using a wage-hedonic approach.

But an exceedingly risky occupation for an agent with a comfortable position elsewhere," he said dryly.

Underlying those problems, experts and soldiers said, was the Pentagon's reluctance to make the mission an urgent priority as the risky occupation of Iraq unfolded.

He is very brave; this literary navel-gazing is a risky occupation.

The rental agent told him that the company could not rent to people in certain "risky" occupations, including journalists.

Installing wind farms offshore is a risky occupation.

Wholesale Trades Least Risky The second riskiest occupation was construction, with 23.1 deaths per 100,000 workers, or 952 per year.

Mr. Said paid more than most people because of his risky occupation.

Professor Becker said that Professor Rosen also did groundbreaking work in the late 1960's by using statistics to show that physically risky occupations rewarded workers with premium wages.

Working as a pilot in Alaska continues to be a risky occupation.