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Zjawisko podpalen w Polsce jako element ryzyka w dzialalnosci gospodarczej/The Phenomenon of Arson in Poland as an Element of Risk in Business

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  • Stanislaw Wieteska

    (University of Lodz)

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The problem of fires in Poland is an important element of public safety. One of the reasons of the fires are different types of arson of buildings, crops or forests. This paper presents a quantitative scale of the phenomenon of arson in Poland. Basing on data from the General Headquarters of the Police and Fire Headquarters it analyzes the scale of fire danger. It also presents the role of specialists in the detection of causes of fires. The article points the role of insurance in the compensation of fire damage.

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  • Stanislaw Wieteska, 2013. "Zjawisko podpalen w Polsce jako element ryzyka w dzialalnosci gospodarczej/The Phenomenon of Arson in Poland as an Element of Risk in Business," Annales. Ethics in Economic Life, University of Lodz, Faculty of Economics and Sociology, vol. 16(1), pages 215-225, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:ann:journl:v:16:y:2013:i:1:p:215-225
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    Keywords

    fire statistics; arson; risk;
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    • G22 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Insurance; Insurance Companies; Actuarial Studies

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