This book identifies and explores the mechanisms linking political institutions and variation in capitalist systems. A strong correlation exists between varieties of political regimes and varieties of capitalism: majoritarian political regimes are correlated with liberal market economies (LMEs)...

Introduction: Concept of Risk -- Characteristics of Risks in the Modern World -- Risk Perspectives -- Risk Governance: An Overview -- Pre-assessment and Framing of Risk -- Risk Appraisal -- Risk Characterization and Evaluation -- Risk Management -- Risk Communication -- Stakeholder and Public...