Risk Management Principles for Nanotechnology

Because of the uncertainties that currently exist about the potential societal implications of nanotechnology, traditional risk assessment methods such as cost-benefit analysis, and the application of the precautionary principle are not useful. The author introduce a new risk management model based on what they call the "responsive regulation" theory, which will help manage emerging risks from nanotechnology research and development, and will also create a new risk management model for future emerging technologies.