Embracing Risk

Author : Tom Baker,Jonathan Simon
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2002-02-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0226035182

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AcknowledgmentsList of Contributors1. Embracing RiskTom Baker and Jonathan SimonPart One: Toward a Sociology of Insurance and Risk2 Risk, Insurance, and the Social Construction of ResponsibilityTom Baker3 Beyond Moral Hazard: Insurance as Moral OpportunityDeborah Stone4 Embracing Fatality through Life Insurance in Eighteenth-Century EnglandGeoffrey Clark5 Imagining Insurance: Risk, Thrift, and Life Insurance in BritainPat O'Malley6 Insuring More, Ensuring Less: The Costs and Benefits of Private Regulation through InsuranceCarol A. Heimer7 Rhetoric of Risk and the Redistribution of Social InsuranceMartha McCluskeyPart Two: Risk(s) beyond Insurance8 Taking Risks: Extreme Sports and the Embrace of Risk in Advanced Liberal SocietiesJonathan Simon9 At Risk of MadnessNikolas Rose10 The Policing of RiskRichard V. Ericson and Kevin D. Haggerty11 The Return of Descartes's Malicious Demon: An Outline of a Philosophy of PrecautionFrancois Ewald (translated by Stephen Utz)Index Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Author : Tom Baker,Jonathan Simon
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2010-02-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780226035178

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For much of the twentieth century, industrialized nations addressed social problems, such as workers' compensation benefits and social welfare programs, in terms of spreading risk. But in recent years a new approach has emerged: using risk both as a way to conceive of and address social problems and as an incentive to reduce individual claims on collective resources. Embracing Risk explores this new approach from a variety of perspectives. The first part of the book focuses on the interplay between risk and insurance in various historical and social contexts. The second part examines how risk is used to govern fields outside the realm of insurance, from extreme sports to policing, mental health institutions, and international law. Offering an original approach to risk, insurance, and responsibility, the provocative and wide-ranging essays in Embracing Risk demonstrate that risk has moved well beyond its origins in the insurance trade to become a central organizing principle of social and cultural life.

Author : Mingyan Liu
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2022-06-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783031023811

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Embracing Risk by Mingyan Liu Pdf

This book provides an introduction to the theory and practice of cyber insurance. Insurance as an economic instrument designed for risk management through risk spreading has existed for centuries. Cyber insurance is one of the newest sub-categories of this old instrument. It emerged in the 1990s in response to an increasing impact that information security started to have on business operations. For much of its existence, the practice of cyber insurance has been on how to obtain accurate actuarial information to inform specifics of a cyber insurance contract. As the cybersecurity threat landscape continues to bring about novel forms of attacks and losses, ransomware insurance being the latest example, the insurance practice is also evolving in terms of what types of losses are covered, what are excluded, and how cyber insurance intersects with traditional casualty and property insurance. The central focus, however, has continued to be risk management through risk transfer, the key functionality of insurance. The goal of this book is to shift the focus from this conventional view of using insurance as primarily a risk management mechanism to one of risk control and reduction by looking for ways to re-align the incentives. On this front we have encouraging results that suggest the validity of using insurance as an effective economic and incentive tool to control cyber risk. This book is intended for someone interested in obtaining a quantitative understanding of cyber insurance and how innovation is possible around this centuries-old financial instrument.

Author : Alice E. Ginsberg
Publisher : R&L Education
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781607099505

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Embracing Risk in Urban Education by Alice E. Ginsberg Pdf

At a time when American urban public education is under broad attack, and in which America is perceived as a nationat risk that is losing the race to the Top, educators and politicians from across the spectrum are promoting increased emphasis on standardized testing, business models of school reform, zero tolerance, no excuses, promoting cultural assimilation, and building a standardized curriculum. Ginsberg argues that in the effort to reduce the achievement gap and mitigate the pejorative label of ‘at-risk,’ we are in danger of eliminating risk from education entirely. This is especially the case in urban schools with large numbers of poor and minority students. Ginsberg explores alternative approaches to student achievement at four dynamic Philadelphia public schools. This book provides a grounded, close look at alternative and innovative pedagogies which embrace risk through an emphasis on critical inquiry, cultural diversity, global awareness, project-based learning, collaboration, community partnerships, and student activism. The result? Schools which can nurture a new generation of students who are not only smart and literate but can think help preserve American Democracy while furthering the quest for peace, unity, equity, and social justice.

Author : Wes Moss
Publisher : Pearson Education
Page : 23 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2009-10-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780137040469

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Embracing Risk in Your Career by Wes Moss Pdf

This Element is an excerpt from Make More, Worry Less: Secrets from 18 Extraordinary People Who Created a Bigger Income and a Better Life (ISBN: 9780132346863) by Wes Moss. Available in print and digital formats. What it really means to see risk as opportunity: the unforgettable story of Ralph Olson, from working-class Philly to the CEO’s suite. Ralph Olson only knows one direction--forward. He grew up in gang-ridden downtown Philadelphia. Determined to succeed, he went head to head with his parents and even his football coach, Joe Paterno. Later, in business, he faced Harvard elites, Fortune 100 companies, and his wife’s cancer diagnosis--head on.

Author : Mike Fairclough
Publisher : John Catt
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781398383180

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Playing with Fire: Embracing Risk and Danger in Schools by Mike Fairclough Pdf

There is a misconception, within the teaching profession and the general public, that Ofsted, the Health and Safety Executive and the establishment are against children being exposed to danger and that schools are prevented from giving children experiences which involve risk. Mike Fairclough, headmaster at West Rise Junior School, has blown that theory out of the water. In the superb Playing With Fire, Mike urges all schools to follow his lead, empowering other Heads and their schools to provide activities for their pupils which include an element of risk and danger. With entertaining and visual examples of his work at West Rise, including bee keeping, water buffalo breeding, shooting, archery, Forest School, paddle boarding, and skinning rabbits, Mike breezily demonstrates how teething problems and mistakes are part and parcel of risk-taking and should be embraced. The result is an empowering book that urges educators to cultivate their own resilience, courage and trust in the same way that we are hoping to foster those qualities within our students.

Author : Oliver James,David James
Publisher : Business Expert Press
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781951527112

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The Entrepreneurial Adventure by Oliver James,David James Pdf

The Entrepreneurial Adventure is perfect for anyone with an interest in business or with aspirations to start their own business. The author outlines key principles of the entrepreneurial adventure and the business world, bringing it to life using case studies. This book contains useful and practical information about business and entrepreneurship gives a robust understanding of the theory and real-world implications of running a successful business. It describes and explains the whole process from understanding the implications and risks, the start-up stage through to future expansion. The authors clearly demonstrate that if the good business habits and practices described in this book are followed consistently, you really will achieve entrepreneurial success and the opportunities that come with it.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1905944705

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Embracing Risk, Enabling Choice by Anonim Pdf

Author : Raphaël Gellert
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-06
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780192574732

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The Risk-Based Approach to Data Protection by Raphaël Gellert Pdf

The concept of a risk-based approach to data protection came to the fore during the overhaul process of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). At its core, it consists of endowing the regulated organizations that process personal data with increased responsibility for complying with data protection mandates. Such increased compliance duties are performed through risk management tools. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of this legal and policy development, which considers a legal, historical, and theoretical perspective. By framing the risk-based approach as a sui generis implementation of a specific regulation model 'known as meta regulation, this book provides a recollection of the policy developments that led to the adoption of the risk-based approach in light of regulation theory and debates. It also discusses a number of salient issues pertaining to the risk-based approach, such as its rationale, scope, and meaning; the role for regulators; and its potential and limits. The book also looks at they way it has been undertaken in major statutes with a focus on key provisions, such as data protection impact assessments or accountability. Finally, the book devotes considerable attention to the notion of risk. It explains key terms such as risk assessment and management. It discusses in-depth the role of harms in data protection, the meaning of a data protection risk, and the difference between risks and harms. It also critically analyses prevalent data protection risk management methodologies and explains the most important caveats for managing data protection risks.

Author : Guy Leon Sheetrit
Publisher : BookRix
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2023-10-21
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9783755455295

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Navigating Uncertainty: Harnessing the Potential of Risk on the Entrepreneurial Path by Guy Leon Sheetrit Pdf

Navigating Uncertainty: Harnessing the Potential of Risk on the Entrepreneurial Path. The Book Guy Leon Sheetrit One of the most enticing aspects of being an entrepreneur is the freedom to shape your own destiny. In this chapter, we discuss the power of autonomy and independence that entrepreneurship offers. By being your own boss, you have the opportunity to make decisions, set your own schedule, and pursue your passions. We explore the sense of control and empowerment that comes with building and running your own business, allowing you to align your work with your values and vision. Entrepreneurship provides a platform for pursuing your passions and turning them into profitable ventures. In this chapter, we explore how becoming an entrepreneur allows you to align your work with your true interests and values. By following your passion, you can find meaning and purpose in your work, fostering a sense of fulfillment and personal satisfaction.

Author : Tom Panaggio
Publisher : Greenleaf Book Group
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781938416453

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The Risk Advantage by Tom Panaggio Pdf

As an entrepreneur and racecar driver, Tom Panaggio has learned that you cannot avoid risk if you want to be a winner. In The Risk Advantage, Panaggio tells the story of how he and his business partners built two thriving companies: Direct Mail Express (which now employs more than 400 people and is a leading direct marketing company) and Response Mail Express (which was eventually sold to equity fund Huron Capital Partners). The book is designed as a guide for those who are contemplating an entrepreneurial pursuit, are already engaged in building a business, or are currently working for someone else and want to inject their entrepreneurial ideas and attitude. With The Risk Advantage, Panaggio aims to help entrepreneurs face the many situations, predicaments, and crises they’ll encounter during their lives as well as to help them formulate their leadership style and business strategy. The Risk Advantage is a story about an entrepreneurial journey that explores the relationship between opportunity and risk, two important forces that are necessary for success. Panaggio teaches that the unexpected edge for entrepreneurial success starts with identifying a worthy risk and then having the courage to take it. In his book, he identifies those risks based on what he’s experienced along his own journey. Opportunities are always there for you to grab. If you want to realize a dream, accomplish a daunting goal, or simply start your own business, you must be willing to embrace risk. Learning the lessons of The Risk Advantage is an important first step to do just that.

Author : Andy Crouch
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2022-11-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830847105

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Strong and Weak by Andy Crouch Pdf

Flourishing people are strong and weak. Two common temptations lure us away from abundant living: withdrawing into safety and grasping for power. True flourishing, says Andy Crouch, travels down an unexpected path—being both strong and weak. We see this unlikely mixture in the best leaders—people who use their authority for the benefit of others while also showing extraordinary willingness to face and embrace suffering. We see it in Jesus, who wielded tremendous power yet also exposed himself to hunger, ridicule, torture and death. Rather than being opposites, strength and weakness are actually meant to be combined in every human life and community. With the characteristic insight, memorable stories and hopeful realism he is known for, Andy Crouch shows us how to walk this path so that the image of God can shine through us. Not just for our own good, but for the sake of others. With a new preface by the author, Strong and Weak is now part of the IVP Signature Collection, which features special editions of iconic books in celebration of the seventy-fifth anniversary of InterVarsity Press. A new companion Bible study is also available.

Author : Phil Griffiths
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317062707

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Risk-Based Auditing by Phil Griffiths Pdf

The role of internal audit is changing. The Sarbanes-Oxley legislation in the US and the Combined Code for Corporate Governance in the UK focused on the need to demonstrate the active management of risks and report on this subject to shareholders. Boards of Directors are therefore increasingly requiring their Internal Audit functions to provide a much higher level of assurance in this regard. Phil Griffiths' Risk-Based Auditing explains the concepts and practice behind a risk-based approach to auditing. He explores the changing environment in both the private and public sectors and the associated legislation and guidance. The book then provides a blueprint for refocusing the internal audit role to embrace risk and to help plan, market, undertake and report a risk-based audit. The text includes a detailed risk-based audit toolkit with 14 sections of tools, techniques and information to enable a risk-based approach to be adopted. This is an essential guide for internal and external auditors seeking to manage the realities of the audit function in the turbulent and fast-changing business environment that has emerged since the end of the last century.

Author : Richard V. Ericson,Aaron Doyle
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0802085636

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Risk and Morality by Richard V. Ericson,Aaron Doyle Pdf

Collectively, the contributors explain why risk is such a key aspect of Western culture, and demonstrate that new regimes for risk management are transforming social integration, value-based reasoning and morality.

Author : Kurt J. Engemann,Rory V. O'Connor
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783110648294

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Project Risk Management by Kurt J. Engemann,Rory V. O'Connor Pdf

Managing risk is essential for every organization. However, significant opportunities may be lost by concentrating on the negative aspects of risk without bearing in mind the positive attributes. The objective of Project Risk Management: Managing Software Development Risk is to provide a distinct approach to a broad range of risks and rewards associated with the design, development, implementation and deployment of software systems. The traditional perspective of software development risk is to view risk as a negative characteristic associated with the impact of potential threats. The perspective of this book is to explore a more discerning view of software development risks, including the positive aspects of risk associated with potential beneficial opportunities. A balanced approach requires that software project managers approach negative risks with a view to reduce the likelihood and impact on a software project, and approach positive risks with a view to increase the likelihood of exploiting opportunities. Project Risk Management: Managing Software Development Risk explores software development risk both from a technological and business perspective. Issues regarding strategies for software development are discussed and topics including risks related to technical performance, outsourcing, cybersecurity, scheduling, quality, costs, opportunities and competition are presented. Bringing together concepts across the broad spectrum of software engineering with a project management perspective, this volume represents both a professional and scholarly perspective on the topic.