A Statistical Analysis of the Benefit Provisions of the Compensation Acts [Discussion]

In Part I of this paper are presented calculations of the benefits of the various compensation acts in the United States along somewhat new lines. In the administration of the compensation system, comparisons based on similar calculations are often made, but the emphasis is on the comparative loss cost to industry or carriers, whereas in comparisons drawn from Mr. Smick's work the emphasis will be on the relation between the benefits afforded under the various state acts as they affect the worker or his dependents.