Natural and man-made catastrophes : theories, economics, and policy designs /
This book presents a holistic view of natural and man-made catastrophes, from mathematical theories and philosophy through to economics and policy. It is both academic and applied in its approach, offering both empirical evidence and academic reflections to give a new perspective on an ever-developi...
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Hoboken, NJ :
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,
2019.
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Table of Contents:
- 1. The Economics of Humanity-Ending Catastrophes, Natural and Man-made: Introduction
- 2. Mathematical Foundations of Catastrophe and Chaos Theories and Their Applications
- 3. Philosophies, Ancient and Contemporary, of Catastrophes, Doomsdays, and Civilizational Collapses
- 4. Economics of Catastrophic Events: Theory
- 5. Economics of Catastrophic Events: Empirical Data and Analyses of Behavioral Responses
- 6. Catastrophe Policies: An Evaluation of Historical Developments and Outstanding Issues
- 7. Insights for Practitioners: Making Rational Decisions on a Global or Even Universal Catastrophe
- Index.
