"Economic Ideology about the Environment: From Adam Smith to Bjørn Lomborg"
The author recognizes techniques of ideological distortion (i.e., mixing knowledge with beliefs and preferences) in the argumentation of economist Bjørn Lomborg.
The author recognizes techniques of ideological distortion (i.e., mixing knowledge with beliefs and preferences) in the argumentation of economist Bjørn Lomborg.
This essay explores three case studies that illustrate the exemplary use of economic analysis in environmental decision-making.
The 2014 edition, marking the Institute’s fortieth anniversary, examines both barriers to responsible political and economic governance as well as gridlock-shattering new ideas.
The 2015 edition examines what we think we know about environmental damage and the hidden threats to sustainability we need to recognize.
This article traces the development of environmentalism in Portugal, and particularly the role of environmental NGOs as producers of expert knowledge to be used in policy making. The Portuguese environmental movement has professionalized rather than formalizing as green political parties. Portuguese environmentalism has adapted and evolved under authoritarian regimes, neoliberalism, European integration, and the financial crisis.