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Pandemie koronaviru jako událost typu „černá labut“
The coronavirus pandemic as a „black swan“ event

Author(s): Marek Szczepański
Subject(s): Supranational / Global Economy, Health and medicine and law, Present Times (2010 - today), Societal Essay
Published by: Výzkumný ústav práce a sociálních věcí
Keywords: Coronavirus; pandemic; „black swan“ event; essay;

Summary/Abstract: The essay reflects on the coronavirus pandemic based on concepts introduced by analyst Nasimm Nicholas Taleb regarding unforeseen events. In the conclusion, he formulates several recommendations for the management of unlikely events that exert extreme consequences. With respect to the socio-political area, for example, he mentions the preparation of various reserves and the creation of analytical, preferably multi-disciplinary, teams that focus on estimating future developments. The author also emphasises the option of introducing a number of radical changes for the better in response to the pandemic crisis.

  • Issue Year: 2020
  • Issue No: 5
  • Page Range: 26-29
  • Page Count: 4
  • Language: Czech