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Twelve Ways to Help Fix the World

Aug 26, 2023
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Bjorn Lomborg
Author and academic Bjorn Lomborg joins Slate Money hosts Felix, Emily, and Elizabeth to discuss his book 'Best Things First'. They explore cost-effective solutions to achieve Sustainable Development Goals, the significance of benefit-cost analysis, the impact of education spending, the role of individuals in making a difference, and the importance of strong governments in problem-solving.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Analyzing the Benefit-Cost Relationship and Measuring Impact in Dollars
02:12 • 5min
3
The Rich World, Economic Growth, and Trade
07:16 • 8min
4
The Impact of Education Spending on Outcomes
15:08 • 11min
5
Guidance on Spending Money to Change the World
25:45 • 7min
6
Making a Difference and the Role of Individuals
32:47 • 9min
7
The Role of Governments in Addressing Problems
42:05 • 9min
8
The Cost and Value of Twitter and the Importance of Smart Investments
50:43 • 3min