Preparing for high-impact, low-probability events : lessons from Eyjafjallajokull /

In an increasingly connected global economy and society more people are (and will continue to be) affected by shocks, irrespective of whether 'high-impact events' are actually becoming more frequent or not. To explore our preparedness for HILP events in this context, Chatham House has exam...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lee, Bernice
Corporate Author: Royal Institute of International Affairs
Other Authors: Preston, Felix, Green, Gemma
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : Chatham House, [2012]
Series:Chatham House report.
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