riskevents

Definition

Specific, identifiable occurrences—such as elections, policy changes, or trade restrictions—that possess the potential to alter the financial performance and economic outcomes of a business.

Etymology

The word is a compound of 'risk' (derived from the Italian 'risico' or 'risco,' denoting danger or hazard) and 'event' (from the Latin 'evenire,' meaning to happen or result).

In the news

The article uses the term to categorize external political occurrences, noting that they are not just headlines, but quantifiable financial variables that businesses must incorporate into their forecasting models.

Managing Political Risk in Business: The Perspective of Financial Analyst

Modern Ghana

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