Risk management across the globe: Insights from a comparative look at Sweden, Japan, and the United States

In light of the present day risk controversies such as global warming and h ormones in beef, partially caused by a more globalized world, national diff erences and similarities in how to manage risks become increasingly importa nt. In this brief "perspective" we focus on how risks are managed in three nations, namely Japan, Sweden, and the United States, specifically focusing on the roles of deliberation, risk analysis, and the importance, of cultur al factors.