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2.1 An
appropriate history and illustrated development of probability theory
and its early applications to economic life is called for.
2.2 Simulated models of how the basic distributions such as Normal,
Poisson, Lognormal and others are to be illustrated by devices which
generate them.
2.3. Games and displays are required to indicate the basic problems
in how to assess the risks involved in:
Fire insurance
Marine insurance
Life insurance, Tontines
Health insurance
Theft insurance
Property and other insurance.
2.4 The economic history and nature of the function of mutual and
incorporated insurance companies both as insurers and as mutual
funds or large investors requires illustration. Games to illustrate
differences in types of insurance and differences between mutuals
and for-profit-organizations are called for.
2.5. The cases for or against private or government insurance are
addressed.
2.6 An exhibit must be devoted to the meaning of "uninsurable
risk", acts of God and "fat tails".
2.7. The institutional structure of the insurance industry: USA,
Canada, U.K., France, Japan, and China. |