The Maintenance Costs of Order

Rudolf Schaefer

doi:10.17605/osf.io/fqu4g

January 1, 2026Open Access

The Maintenance Costs of Order

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This framework aims to evaluate the costs required to maintain large-scale social order and its implications for various fields.
Proposes a conceptual systems-accounting framework for maintenance cost assessment
Targets scholars and practitioners across multiple fields
Emphasizes the need for a falsifiable approach to the framework
Aimed at enhancing understanding of systemic risk and governance costs
Intended to guide future research programs in infrastructure and military security
Suggests a holistic view on climate adaptation and long-term sustainability

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Conceptual framework proposes assessing maintenance costs in large-scale social order, indicating future research potential.

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This preprint proposes a conceptual and falsifiable systems-accounting framework for assessing the maintenance costs of large-scale social order. It is intended as a research program for scholars and practitioners working on systemic risk, governance, infrastructure, insurance, climate adaptation, military security, and long-term carrying capacity.

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