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Risk Assessment

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The modern risk assessment framework was formalized after World War II, but the concept dates back to ancient maritime insurance where merchants estimated shipwreck chances.

Why this is interesting

You’ve probably decided not to go out because of a 70% chance of rain. But how do businesses decide whether to launch a product, or governments prepare for a pandemic? That’s risk assessment at work.