Laws of fear: beyond the precautionary principle

Abstract

Acknowledgements Introduction Part I. Problems: 1. Precautions and paralysis 2. Behind the precautionary principle 3. Worst case scenarios 4. Fear as wildfire Part II. Solutions: 5. Reconstructing the precautionary principle - and managing fear 6. Costs and benefits 7. Democracy, rights, and distribution 8. Libertarian paternalism with Richard Thaler 9. Fear and liberty A concluding note: fear and folly Index.