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The bet
Book • 2013
The Bet explores the lives and ideas of biologist Paul Ehrlich and economist Julian Simon, whose 1980 wager on metal prices symbolized a deeper debate over environmental scarcity and economic prosperity.
The book delves into the historical context of environmental policy from the 1960s to the 1990s, highlighting the political polarization around environmental issues.
It argues for a nuanced approach to environmental problems, emphasizing social values over economic or biological absolutes.
The book delves into the historical context of environmental policy from the 1960s to the 1990s, highlighting the political polarization around environmental issues.
It argues for a nuanced approach to environmental problems, emphasizing social values over economic or biological absolutes.
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Jeff Holmes
Tyler Cowen
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Conversations with Tyler 2023 Retrospective
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Andrew Spencer
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The Environmental Stewardship Interview
