Essays on Risk

The term internet risk profile refers to the compromise between convenience and safety in the contemporary age where using the internet is necessary for almost everything. When using online services, understanding your internet risk rating is crucial. This is because the internet should be regarded as a hostile...

A Clear Understanding of Joining the Police Force A lot of people are interested in joining the police forces and contributing in different ways. But there isn't enough information in the public realm to enable them to gain a clear understanding of the operations and risks involved. Exaggeration is a common...

Each investment involves accepting risks because there are no returns without taking risks. The only low-risk investment is in government securities such as treasury bonds. Yet, this should not be misinterpreted to mean that investment in government assets always guarantees a return. Yet, taking on too much risk does not...

A group of persons who have poor physical fitness are at risk or vulnerable to bad health. Vulnerable populations include racial and ethnic minorities, the economically disadvantaged, persons living with HIV, the elderly, the displaced, and even people suffering from serious mental diseases. Certain populations are vulnerable due to discriminatory...

Cigarette Smoking and its Impact Cigarette smoking remains the biggest cause of preventable diseases and deaths in the United States, accounting for about 480,000 fatalities per year (Jamal, Homa, O'Connor, Babb, Caraballo, Singh, & King, 2015). It is a risk factor for a variety of noncommunicable diseases, including cancer, heart disease,...

Meteorological risks are calamities caused by extreme weather, such as drought, rain, snow, wind, excessive heat, and cold (Sun & Wang, 2011, p. 383). Extreme weather is defined as weather that is unpredictable or extraordinary at the extremities of its historical or customary distribution. When the weather exceeds normal standards,...

Geomorphology The article "Geomorphology" by Jakob and Friele The study "Frequency and magnitude of debris flows on the Cheekye River, British Columbia" employs frequency-magnitude (F-M) calculation to construct trends of debris-flow modeling and risk analyses. Debris Flow Estimation The authors tackle the inquiry on two fronts, using stratigraphic investigations and dendrochronology to determine...

The Relationship Between Bond Ratings and Yield-to-Maturity The yield-to-maturity rises when the bond rating falls; for example, the A-rated bond (Exxon Mobil) yields less (2.88%) than the C-rated bond (Chesapeake, 8.01%). The ratings analyze bond issuers' ability and desire to pay regular interest and repay principal at maturity (Henry, Kisgen, &...

This analytical report provides a summary of Woodside Petroleum Ltd's business and activities in June 2017. There's also a breakdown of the shareholder analysis, risk-return analysis, cost of capital, and financial statement analysis. I outline Woodside's owners, the returns on their investment, the cost of capital, and an analysis of...

This study provides an objective and clear consideration of the ethical questions that arose during and after the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. Power plants generate large amounts of energy that the general public relies on in their daily life. It is critical that the authorities manage these facilities in a way...

Those who are at danger or in the population require additional needs prior to, during, and after a specific event in areas such as autonomy, movement, health care, and communication. Ethnic and racial minorities, low-income earners, those without health coverage, the elderly, those living with HIV, the homeless, and rural...

To reduce airside risks To reduce the airside risks of car accidents and collisions on the apron, harm to ground personnel, and damage to airside equipment and aircrafts, CAP790 regulations and guidelines should be considered. Businesses who hire ground handlers and personnel who operate airside equipment should make certain that their...