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Risk and Environment
Umwelt und Risiko
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:59:19
Abstract
Risk and uncertainty. Measures of risk aversion. The portofolio concept. Ruin probabilities. Ruin avoidance as a strategy for long-term survival. Conceptual and quantitative dimensions of the precautionary principle. The WBGU classification of global risks. Prevention vs. risk managment of global environmental risks. Precautionary assessment of environmental chemicals.
Objective
Allgemeine Einführung in die Frage der Umweltrisiken und der Risiko-Vorsorge.
Content
Risk and uncertainty. Measures of risk aversion. The portofolio concept. Ruin probabilities. Ruin avoidance as a strategy for long-term survival: with higher animals, in economies without market and in the calculation of premiums for insurances. Conceptual and quantitative dimensions of the precautionary principle. The WBGU classification of global risks. Prevention vs. risk managment of global environmental risks. Precautionary assessment of environmental chemicals. Risk aspects in international negotiations.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Unterlagen werden bei Bedarf abgegeben.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Umwelt und Risiko |
|
2 h weekly |