Risk Regulation Lessons from Mad Cows

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The book examines the contrasting policy responses to the mad cow disease crisis in the U.K. and U.S., highlighting the U.K.'s significant policy failures despite lower than expected mortality from vCJD and BSE. The authors argue that the lack of a similar crisis in the U.S. does not equate to effective policy. By analyzing these responses, the monograph offers valuable lessons on regulating risks associated with invasive species and managing complex threats to public health.