Simple Solutions to Complex Catastrophes

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Focusing on four major crises—climate change, crime-war cascades, epidemics, and financial crises—this book explores how complex catastrophes can lead to cascading effects. It presents an optimistic view, advocating for the strengthening of simple institutions and regulatory bodies to help manage these challenges. Drawing on historical and contemporary examples, including the Cold War and COVID-19, it offers a timely framework for addressing global issues. This work is relevant for readers in criminology, public policy, international relations, and related fields.