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The Policy Response to Risk and Risk Perceptions

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The Social Response to Environmental Risk

Part of the book series: Recent Economic Thought Series ((RETH,volume 24))

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Virtually every human activity involves a certain amount of risk, from walking downstairs and crossing the street to eating and breathing. Thus, the goal of a risk-free environment is meaningless, unless individuals are willing to cease all activity. We can, however, learn to manage risks more effectively. While some risk management is best conducted by individuals without the involvement of governments, other types of risks require a clear public-policy response.

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  1. Department of Economics, University of Connecticut, USA

    Kathleen Segerson

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Segerson, K. (1992). The Policy Response to Risk and Risk Perceptions. In: Bromley, D.W., Segerson, K. (eds) The Social Response to Environmental Risk. Recent Economic Thought Series, vol 24. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-2954-1_5

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  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-2954-1_5

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