Foolproof. Book Summary

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Greg Ip

What’s inside

Foolproof explores the unintended consequences of safety measures in society and economics, and how they can lead to bigger disasters.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding the paradox of safety measures
  • Learning about risk compensation behavior
  • Gaining insights into economic and social disasters
  • Rethinking the balance between risk and innovation

Key Points

  • The illusion of safety
  • Risk compensation behavior
  • Unintended consequences of safety measures
  • Examples of safety-induced disasters
  • The balance between risk and safety
  • Adapting to an unpredictable world
  • Redefining our approach to risk

Who’s it For

  • Economists
  • Policy Makers
  • Risk Management Professionals
  • Sociologists
  • General Readers interested in social dynamics

About the author

Greg Ip is a notable journalist known for his insights on economics and his incisive economic reporting.