Worst-Case Economics Extreme Events in Climate and Finance |
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| Author:
| Ackerman, Frank |
| Series title: | Anthem Frontiers of Global Political Economy Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-78308-707-5 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2017 |
| Publisher: | Anthem Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $49.00 |
Book Description:
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In both climate change and financial crises, worst-case scenarios and disastrous risks are inescapable. Yet public policy often focuses on average or likely outcomes, minimizing the danger of extreme events. 'Worst-Case Economics: Extreme Events in Climate and Finance' explores the underlying causes and the remedies needed for the most serious climate and financial risks.
In both climate change and financial crises, worst-case scenarios and disastrous risks are inescapable. Yet public policy often focuses on average or likely outcomes, minimizing the danger of extreme events. 'Worst-Case Economics: Extreme Events in Climate and Finance' explores the underlying causes and the remedies needed for the most serious climate and financial risks.