Risk Analysis

Howard Kunreuther and the Facility Siting Credo

Howard Kunreuther and the Facility Siting Credo

Kunreuther’s early work on the siting of hazardous facilities has made a lasting contribution.

Commemorating Howard Kunreuther

Commemorating Howard Kunreuther

The passing of Penn’s pioneering behavioral economist and risk expert prompts tributes from those whose lives and work he touched.

A Tireless Risk Taker Who Brightened the World

A Tireless Risk Taker Who Brightened the World

Howard’s visionary approach to risk assessment made connections across disciplines from public health to climate change.

Risk-Based Regulatory Regimes

Risk-Based Regulatory Regimes

Julia Black explains how regulatory regimes focused on risk can lead to greater coherence.

Implementing Risk-Based Regulation

Implementing Risk-Based Regulation

Countries should implement risk-based approaches to regulatory management and decision-making.

Reconstructing Expertise to Combat Financial Risk

Reconstructing Expertise to Combat Financial Risk

Scholar argues that U.S. financial regulators need a revived research agency.

How Much of an Income Drop Will Take a Life?

How Much of an Income Drop Will Take a Life?

Policymakers should consider the impact of their decisions on not just wealth, but also human life.

The Case for Regulating Before Harms Occur

The Case for Regulating Before Harms Occur

Scholar argues that regulators should try to impose penalties before rule violations can hurt society.

A Perilous Path to Financial Stability

A Perilous Path to Financial Stability

New GAO report shows continuing challenges of the Financial Stability Oversight Council.

The Enhanced Role of Economic Analysis in Securities Rulemaking

The Enhanced Role of Economic Analysis in Securities Rulemaking

An SEC Commissioner and former Chief Economist explain the role of economic analysis in rulemaking.