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New publication: Uncertainty - Individual Problems and Public Solutions

New publication: Uncertainty - Individual Problems and Public Solutions

  • Analyses ways in which actors can reduce uncertainty
  • Discusses the importance of publicly available knowledge for uncertainty reduction

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Oxford University Press

Interview with Prof. Aspers on role of uncertainty and ambiguity in the decision-making process

Chair for Sociology Professor Patrik Aspers has been focused on reducing uncertainty in decision-making. He notes that when facing ambiguity, we strive to find ways to gain more certainty before coming to a decision. Increased certainty is often the result of knowing more… and though each problem is unique, a focus on how we arrive at these solutions can be applied to many different types of decisions. An interview.

Über die Entstehung der Märkte

Märkte waren nicht schon immer und überall die dominierende Wirtschaftsform. Erst im 15. Jahrhundert traten sie ihren globalen Siegeszug an. Prof. Dr. Patrik Aspers  von der School of Humanities and Social Sciences der HSG erläutert im Interview, welche Grundvoraussetzungen es für ihre Entstehung benötigt.

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