Introduction
Risk and Uncertainty in the Early Modern World
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12124459 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Lewis Wade (0000-0002-4448-3396, Institute of Historical Research), Gijs Dreijer (0000-0002-0012-9336, Leiden University, The Netherlands, corresponding author), Mallory Hope (Harvard University) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 309-316 |
| Publication date | 2023-03-14 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Maritime History (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0843-8714 • E-ISSN: 2052-7756 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/08438714231161960 |
| OpenAlex | W4324144543 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 2 |
This article introduces the various articles in this forum. It first sets the scene by showing why the maritime sector forms an excellent case study to investigate risk and uncertainty in the premodern world. Second, it problematises from a historical perspective both Frank Knight's and Douglass North's approaches to risk and uncertainty, arguing that notwithstanding the lack of data, premodern commerce could properly assess both risk and uncertainty. Third, it introduces the various articles in the forum
Actuarial science · Business · Economics · Knight · Perspective (graphical · Risk analysis (engineering · Computer Science · Historical Economic and Social Studies · History · Artificial Intelligence
| Unique citing works | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |