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ISBNs | 978-5-00169-001-6 |
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The weight | 0,125 kg |
Size | 205 × 141 mm |
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The author, an economist, specialist in pension plans, studies risk with simple examples and explains how to evaluate it and how to manage it. Risk is all around us, and uncertainty is inevitable. We take risks when choosing a route, planning a vacation or buying a property. Brothel employees, paparazzi, surfers, military men, illusionists, poker players are also at risk. Based on their experience, Alison Schrager illustrates the universal rules of risk management and teaches how to make the right decisions to increase the chances of success in any field. Chips of the book: - Unusual examples are combined with economic concepts. - Understandable to non-specialists. - Expands the view on how to make decisions in different areas of life. Who is this book for: For those who want to learn how to correctly assess and manage risks in everyday life. From the author: When people hear the word “risk”, they immediately imagine something terrible, the worst possible scenario - for example, the loss of a job, savings, or life partner. But in order to live better and achieve goals, you have to take risks, even despite the likely loss. While you're looking for great relationships, you might break your heart. While making a career, you can fail some projects. Without risk, life stops. Formally, it implies any outcomes - both bad and good, as well as the probability of each of them. Consciously or not, you take big and small risks every day and in all areas of life. The good news is, don't just leave things to chance and hope for the best. This book will show you how to take calculated risks while minimizing the chance of failure.