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851-0607-00L 2 Credits DS , BSC , DR , MSC D-USYS , D-ERDW , D-BAUG , D-MAVT , D-INFK , D-MTEC , D-MATH , D-PHYS , D-BIOL , D-GESS , D-ITET , D-ARCH , D-CHAB

Economic Strategies to Cope with Risks

Ökonomische Strategien des Umgangs mit Risiken

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Renate Schubert, Prof. Dr. Michael Siegrist, Dr. Helga Fehr-Duda, Dr. Carmen Keller
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:25:08

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
English
Levels
DS , BSC , DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Nach dem ersten Drittel des Seminars wird ein Assessment durchgeführt.After the first third of the semester an assessment will take place.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Ökonomische Strategien des Umgangs mit Risiken
Vorbesprechung: 2.10.2008, 12-14 Uhr, Weinbergstr. 35, WEH D7
  • By Appointment None-None
2 h weekly

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