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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
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Abstract

Students understand definitions and assesment procedures of risk. They judge risk defusing strategies.

Objective

Students should be enabled to understand definitions and assesment procedures of risk. They should be able to judge risk defusing strategies.

Content

risk definitions; quantitative and qualitative risk measures; risk defusing strategies; general risk managements; risk communication

Resources

Lecture Notes

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Literature

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

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Ökonomische Strategien des Umgangs mit Risiken
Vorbesprechung: 4.11.2003, 12.00-13.00, Weinbergstr. 35, WEH D7
No time listed 1 h weekly
colloquium Ökonomische Strategien des Umgangs mit Risiken
Vorbesprechung: 4.11.2003, 12.00-13.00, Weinbergstr. 35, WEH D7
No time listed 1 h weekly

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