Baruch Fischhoff is a distinguished academic whose work champions the study of risk perception. His extensive research delves into risk analysis, communication, and human behavior, significantly shaping our understanding of how individuals perceive and respond to risks. Fischhoff's scholarly contributions have profoundly influenced the field, offering critical insights into decision-making under uncertainty.
Risk is everywhere - from genetically modified crops, dams, and stem-cell therapy to heartbreak, online predators, inflation, and robbery. This introduction examines what science has learned about how people deal with risks, what we can learn through decision theory, and how we can evaluate risk in our own lives
A Vision for Management Science
Focusing on the intersection of management science and real-world challenges, this book presents a collaborative approach to problem-solving within educational institutions. It emphasizes the importance of co-creating solutions that not only address specific issues but also enhance the disciplines themselves, promoting a vision for a more integrated and impactful educational framework in management science.