V.T. Covello Bücher

This volume examines uncertainties in risk assessment and management, crucial for health, safety, and environmental decision-making. It identifies four main sources of uncertainty: definitions, scientific facts, risk perceptions, and values. Contributions come from diverse fields, reflecting the complexity of addressing these challenges.

This book explores the evolution and challenges of benefits assessment methods in health, safety, and environmental contexts, spurred by Executive Order 12291. It addresses difficulties in measuring benefits, identifying costs, and the uncertainties inherent in these assessments, drawing on over fifty years of research and practice.