The world according to GARP

Article Abstract:

A checklist of 89 Generally Accepted Risk Principles has been developed to help pension funds improve their risk management. These principles are classified under five headings which include Risk Management Strategy describing the risk management organization and its authority structure, Risk Management Function which defines the responsibilities of risk management and Risk Management Systems which describes the technologies needed for risk management.

Standards, Risk assessment, Risk management

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Are you worried about the Y2K bug?

Article Abstract:

Media hype and misleading reports are fueling much of the concern about the computer date-recognition snag that could begin on Jan 1, 2000. Businesses routinely solve problems, but Y2K is drawing attention because of the timing of the problem. Serious Y2K consequences are likely to be temporary and scattered.

Analysis, Year 2000 transition (Computers)

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Andrea's story

Article Abstract:

A daughter shares her experience of running away from home for ten months. She went from one place to the other, learned how to panhandle, hitched with truckers and squat in abandoned buildings. The emotions that she felt and the important decisions she made are detailed.

Personal narratives, Runaway children, Runaways, Daughters

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