An RSI Managing Risk method
Trade-off analysis
Trade-off analysis is one of the methods used by Risk Sciences International to better manage risk.
Broadly
Trade-off analysis evaluates competing outcomes—such as cost vs. risk reduction, or equity vs. efficiency—when choosing among risk management options. It helps clarify consequences and foster informed decision-making, particularly under budget or time constraints. Effective trade-off analysis requires transparency in value judgments and stakeholder priorities.
More specifically
RSI structures trade-off analyses to support decisions in regulation, emergency planning, and infrastructure investment. The firm integrates quantitative and qualitative inputs, clarifies stakeholder values, and communicates findings in accessible formats. RSI’s balanced approach ensures that trade-offs are neither hidden nor oversimplified, supporting accountable governance.