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Bent Flyvbjerg, Megaprojects and Risk.

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Karl-Ludwig Diehl schrieb:

> Gerade wurde in einer Diskussion dieser
> Buchtitel genannt:
> Bent Flyvbjerg, Megaprojects and Risk.

> Hat jemand dieses Buch durch Zufall einmal durchge-
> arbeitet und kann eine Zusammenfassung geben?

Na sicher, man hat doch sonst nix zu tun. Wie schrieb ich noch
kürzlich: "...wie wäre es wenn Du Dich mal mit den Dingen befaßt
bevor Du Fragen in den Raum wirfst."

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"The book provides the first detailed examination of the
phenomenon of megaprojects. It identifies what is called the
"megaprojects paradox," that is, the fact that more and bigger
megaprojects are built despite their poor performance record in
terms of costs and benefits. The book provides an in-depth
account of how the promoters of multi-billion-dollar megaprojects
systematically misinform lawmakers, the public, and the media
about the true costs and benefits of projects in order to get
projects approved and built. This results in projects that are
extremely risky, but where the risks are concealed. The study is
based on data from several hundred projects in twenty nations and
five continents. The book not only explores the problems but also
suggests practical solutions."


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"Megaprojects and Risk: An Anatomy of Ambition provides a
fascinating look at the pervasiveness of misinformation in the
planning of major construction projects and the systematic bias
of such misinformation towards justifying project implementation.
The power of its analysis is vastly reinforced by the range of
cases examined, extending over 70 years and five continents. An
extraordinary accomplishment, it will doubtless serve as the
standard reference on this topic for many years to come." Alan
Altshuler, Professor of Urban Policy and Planning, Kennedy School
of Government, Harvard University

"Anyone concerned with public works projects, planning, and
ethics in public policy should read this book. It provides a
genuinely original perspective on why large complex projects
often cost much more than their planners say they will and treats
this problem as a fascinating puzzle involving technical methods,
professional ethics and the politics of urban decision making."
Martin Wachs, Director of Institute of Transportation Studies,
Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Professor of
City and Regional Planning, University of California at Berkeley

"Flyvbjergs damning analysis concentrates on a series of
financial nightmares that should bring even the most casual
reader out in a sweat." New Scientist

"Life is too short to read every tome penned by Scandinavian and
German social scientists. But Megaprojects and Risk, written by
Bent Flyvbjerg, Nils Bruzelius and Werner Rothengatter, is a
cracker. In lurid and startling detail it examines dozens of vast
construction schemes around the world." Times Online

"The book is provocative throughout, documenting the often dismal
performance history of these huge projects and calling attention
to the forces that make reform a formidable undertaking." Civil
Engineering

"By vividly illustrating the dynamics of megaprojects, Flyvbjerg
and his colleagues clearly and acutely identify the problem and
propose sensible solutions. Hopefully, their work will receive
the kind of attention that it deserves from planners, decision
makers, technical experts and the public, stimulate discussion on
how to resolve what is likely to be an ever growing problem and
lead to the adoption, by at least a few countries, of a new
approach to megaproject decision making." Journal of Planning
Education & Research

"With his two co-authors, Flyvbjerg has produced a clear and
lucid account of the economic, environmental, and social impacts
of megaprojects...a lucid critique of existing norms is combined
with practical suggestions for improvement." Canadian Journal of
Urban Research, Carolyn Whitzman

New Scientist
"Concentrates on a series of financial nightmares that should
bring even the most casual reader out in a sweat."

Moneyweb
"Should be required reading for anybody in government with any
role of budgetary oversight."

Planning Magazine
"Unsparing and thoroughly documented ... speaks volumes."

Book Description
Promoters of multi-billion dollar land-use development
megaprojects systematically misinform parliaments, the public and
the media in order to get them approved and built. This book not
only explores these issues, but suggests practical solutions
drawing on theory and scientific evidence from the several
hundred projects in twenty nations and five continents. It is of
interest to students, scholars, planners, economists, auditors,
politicians and concerned citizens.

Book Info
A fascinating account of how the promoters of multi-billion
dollar megaprojects systematically and self-servingly misinform
parliaments, the public and the media in order to get projects
approved and built. Softcover.

About the Author
Bent Flyvbjerg is Professor in the Department of Planning and
Development at Aalborg University and author of the highly
successful Making Social Science Matter (CUP 2001) and
Rationality and Power (University of Chicago 1998). Nils
Bruzelius is Associate Professor at Stockholm University and an
independent consultant on transport and planning. Werner
Rothengatter is Head of the Institute of Economic Policy Research
and of the Unit on Transport and Communication at the University
of Karlsruhe, Germany. He is also the president of the World
Congress on Transport Research Society (WCTRS).

On 27 Nov., 16:40, Jan Selmer wrote:
> In 4 Sekunden gefunden, weniger Zeit als Du f

Karl-Ludwig Diehl schrieb:

> On 27 Nov., 16:40, Jan Selmer wrote:
>> In 4 Sekunden gefunden, weniger Zeit als Du für die Mail
>> brauchtest:
>> http://flyvbjerg.plan.aau.dk/pubmegaprojects.php

> Schön. Ich stand gerade in der Lifediskussion
> mit dem Geschäftsführer der Haferncity in Hamburg.

Na klar, und mitten in der Lifediskussion mit dem HH-Getreidechef
setzt Du natürlich ein Posting in der NG ab, mit der Anfrage ob
nicht eben mal jemand eine Zusammenfassung eines 218-seitigen
Fachbuches rüberschieben könnte. Sehr sinnvoll...

On 27 Nov., 17:59, Jan Selmer wrote:
> Karl-Ludwig Diehl schrieb:
> Na klar, und mitten in der Lifediskussion /.../
> setzt Du nat