Micklitz, Hans-W.; Tridimas, Takis --- "Risk and EU law" (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2015) [2015] ELECD 1053

Editor(s): Micklitz, Hans-W.; Tridimas, Takis

Title: Risk and EU law

Topics: European Law; Regulation and Governance

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Date of Publication: 25 September 2015

Number of pages: c 272

ISBN (hard cover): 9781783470938

EISBN: 9781783470945

Abstract/Description:

Although the assessment and management of risk has always been an integral part of government and private decision-making, it has acquired particular importance in contemporary politics. Developments such as the global financial crisis of 2008, the ensuing Eurozone crisis, the rise in international terrorism, and natural disasters have brought to the fore the importance of risk management. As the competence of the EU has expanded, the presence of EU law in risk control has increased significantly. This book seeks to provide an analysis of EU risk regulation in various sectors, examining some key concepts and transversal themes, as well as focusing on sector specific regulation.

The contributors explore the social epistemology of risk observation and management, risk modelling, the role of science in political and judicial decision-making, in addition to transnational risk regulation and contractual governance. They examine EU regulation, among others, in the field of terrorism prevention, external relations, food regulation and financial supervision.

This book will be of interest to law scholars, social scientists and students, whilst lawmakers and lawyers will also benefit from the practical insights of its expert authors.