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Risk Policies in the United States: Definition and Characteristics Based on a Scoping Review of the Literature
Author(s) -
Jacob Steve,
Schiffino Nathalie
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
risk analysis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.972
H-Index - 130
eISSN - 1539-6924
pISSN - 0272-4332
DOI - 10.1111/risa.12308
Subject(s) - multidisciplinary approach , sample (material) , political science , management science , public administration , engineering , law , chemistry , chromatography
The concept of “risk policy” is used with increasing frequency by decisionmakers, researchers, and the media. However, there is no precise, generally accepted definition of what is covered by policies in this area. Based on a scoping review of the literature published in key journals in the sector, we have identified the main characteristics of public risk policies drawn up and implemented in the United States. The sample comprised 21 articles published in six multidisciplinary journals between 2000 and 2010.