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Introduction to Risk

Russell Walker
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Russell Walker: Northwestern University, USA

Chapter 1 in Winning with Risk Management, 2013, pp 1-18 from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: AbstractThe following sections are included:What Is Risk?Risk and UncertaintyRisk and VolatilityConcepts of Risk in BusinessProbability of occurrenceImpactComplexity and unpredictabilityOpportunity to control or influenceThe Many Dimensions of RiskExplicit riskImplicit riskFinite riskPersistent riskRisk CombinationsAbsolute riskEmbedded riskStrategic or industry riskInfinite riskPreferences in Risk TypesOverview of Business Risks

Keywords: Risk Management; Risk; Financial Markets; Enterprise Risk (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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