A systems approach to management of catastrophic risks

Ermoliev, Y.M., Ermolieva, T.Y., MacDonald, G.J., Norkin, V.I., & Amendola, A. (2000). A systems approach to management of catastrophic risks. European Journal of Operational Research 122 (2) 452-460. 10.1016/S0377-2217(99)00246-5.

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Abstract

There are two main strategies in dealing with rare and dependent catastrophic risks: the use of risk reduction measures (preparedness programs, land use regulations, etc.) and the use of risk spreading mechanisms, such as insurance and financial markets. These strategies are not separable. The risk reduction measures increase the insurability of risks. On the other hand, the insurance policies on premiums may enforce risk reduction measures. The role of system approaches, models and accompanying decision support systems becomes of critical importance for managing catastrophic risks. The paper discusses some methodological challenges concerning the design of such models and decision support systems.

Item Type: Article
Research Programs: Risk, Modeling, Policy (RMP)
Social Security Reform (SSR)
Bibliographic Reference: European Journal of Operational Research; 122(2):452-460 [2000]
Depositing User: IIASA Import
Date Deposited: 15 Jan 2016 02:11
Last Modified: 27 Aug 2021 17:17
URI: https://pure.iiasa.ac.at/6031

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