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851-0607-00L 2 Credits DS , BSC , MSC D-USYS , D-ERDW , D-GESS
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Economic Strategies to Cope with Risks

Ökonomische Strategien des Umgangs mit Risiken

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Renate Schubert, Dr. Sabina Renate Littmann-Wernli, Dr. Helga Fehr-Duda
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Abstract

Students understand definitions and economic assesment procedures of risk. They judge risk defusing strategies. Applications to various fields, especially environmental risks

Objective

Students should be enabled to understand definitions and assesment procedures of risk. They should be able to judge risk defusing strategies. Application to various fields, especially environmental risks

Content

risk definitions;quantitative and qualitative risk measures; risk defusing strategies; general risk management; risk communication; applications

Resources

Lecture Notes

No

Literature

Freeman, P.K./ Kunreuther, H. (1997): Managing Environmental Risk through Insurance, Cambridge.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
DS , BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Ökonomische Strategien des Umgangs mit Risiken
Vorbesprechung: Weinbergstr. 35, WEH D7, 7.11.2006, 12-14 Uhr
  • By Appointment None-None
1 h weekly
colloquium Ökonomische Strategien des Umgangs mit Risiken
Vorbesprechung: Weinbergstr. 35, WEH D7; 7.11.2006, 12-14 Uhr
  • By Appointment None-None
1 h weekly

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