Global Problems, Smart Solutions

Global Problems, Smart Solutions
Author: Bjørn Lomborg
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 765
Release: 2013-11-14
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1107435242

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Every four years since 2004, the Copenhagen Consensus Center has organized and hosted a high profile thought experiment about how a hypothetical extra $75 billion of development assistance money might best be spent to solve twelve of the major crises facing the world today. Collated in this specially commissioned book, a group of more than 50 experts make their cases for investment, discussing how to combat problems ranging from armed conflicts, corruption and trade barriers, to natural disasters, hunger, education and climate change. For each case, 'Alternative Perspectives' are also included to provide a critique and make other suggestions for investment. In addition, a panel of senior economists, including four Nobel Laureates, rank the attractiveness of each policy proposal in terms of its anticipated cost-benefit ratio. This thought-provoking book opens up debate, encouraging readers to come up with their own rankings and decide which solutions are smarter than others.

Global Problems, Smart Solutions

Global Problems, Smart Solutions
Author: Bjørn Lomborg
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 765
Release: 2013-11-14
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1107039592

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A high profile thought experiment asks leading scholars to make cases for spending additional aid money to combat major world problems.

Global Crises, Global Solutions

Global Crises, Global Solutions
Author: Bjørn Lomborg
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 711
Release: 2009-07-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0521517214

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In this book leading economists evaluate how the world can best spend money to combat the world's biggest problems.

Easy Solutions to Global Problems

Easy Solutions to Global Problems
Author: Peter E. Green
Publisher:
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2009-02-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9780975563625

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Green sets forth a global 10-step plan to halt the present environmental problems and start humanity on a road to a world that is truly worth living in.

How Much Have Global Problems Cost the World?

How Much Have Global Problems Cost the World?
Author: Bjørn Lomborg
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 403
Release: 2013-10-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1107292433

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There are often blanket claims that the world is facing more problems than ever but there is a lack of empirical data to show where things have deteriorated or in fact improved. In this book, some of the world's leading economists discuss ten problems that have blighted human development, ranging from malnutrition, education, and climate change, to trade barriers and armed conflicts. Costs of the problems are quantified in percent of GDP, giving readers a unique opportunity to understand the development of each problem over the past century and the likely development into the middle of this century, and to compare the size of the challenges. For example: how bad was air pollution in 1900? How has it deteriorated and what about the future? Did climate change cost more than malnutrition in 2010? This pioneering initiative to provide answers to many of these questions will undoubtedly spark debate amongst a wide readership.

Smart Solutions to Climate Change

Smart Solutions to Climate Change
Author: Bjørn Lomborg
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages:
Release: 2010-09-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1139491040

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The failure of the Copenhagen climate conference in December 2009 revealed major flaws in the way the world's policy makers have attempted to prevent dangerous levels of increases in global temperatures. The expert authors in this specially commissioned collection focus on the likely costs and benefits of a very wide range of policy options, including geo-engineering, mitigation of CO2, methane and 'black carbon', expanding forest, research and development of low-carbon energy and encouraging green technology transfer. For each policy, authors outline all of the costs, benefits and likely outcomes, in fully referenced, clearly presented chapters accompanied by shorter, critical alternative perspectives. To further stimulate debate, a panel of economists, including three Nobel laureates, evaluate and rank the attractiveness of the policies. This authoritative and thought-provoking book will challenge readers to form their own conclusions about the best ways to respond to global warming.

Global Crises, Global Solutions

Global Crises, Global Solutions
Author: Bjørn Lomborg
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 680
Release: 2004-10-25
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780521844468

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Global Crises, Global Solutions

Global Crises, Global Solutions
Author: Bjorn Lomborg
Publisher:
Total Pages: 681
Release: 2010
Genre: Economic development
ISBN:

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In a world fraught with problems and challenges, we need to gauge how to achieve the greatest good with our money. In this volume each problem is introduced by a world expert defining the scale of the problem and describing the costs and benefits of a range of policy options to improve the situation.

Handbook of Research on Smart Territories and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems for Social Innovation and Sustainable Growth

Handbook of Research on Smart Territories and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems for Social Innovation and Sustainable Growth
Author: Palma-Ruiz, Jesús Manuel
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 490
Release: 2019-12-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1799820998

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With the rise of information and communication technologies in today’s world, many regions have begun to adapt into more resource-efficient communities. Integrating technology into a region’s use of resources, also known as smart territories, is becoming a trending topic of research. Understanding the relationship between these innovative techniques and how they impact social innovation is vital when analyzing the sustainable growth of highly populated regions. The Handbook of Research on Smart Territories and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems for Social Innovation and Sustainable Growth is a pivotal reference source that provides vital research on the global practices and initiatives of smart territories as well as their impact on sustainable development in different communities. While highlighting topics such as waste management, social innovation, and digital optimization, this publication is ideally designed for civil engineers, urban planners, policymakers, economists, administrators, social scientists, business executives, researchers, educators, and students seeking current research on the development of smart territories and entrepreneurship in various environments.

Solutions for the World's Biggest Problems

Solutions for the World's Biggest Problems
Author: Bjørn Lomborg
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 19
Release: 2007-10-18
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1139469231

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The world has many pressing problems. Thanks to the efforts of governments, NGOs, and individual activists there is no shortage of ideas for resolving them. However, even if all governments were willing to spend more money on solving the problems, we cannot do it all at once. We have to prioritize; and in order to do this we need a better sense of the costs and benefits of each 'solution'. This book offers a rigorous overview of twenty-three of the world's biggest problems relating to the environment, governance, economics, and health and population. Leading economists provide a short survey of the analysis and sketch out policy solutions for which they provide cost-benefit ratios. A unique feature is the provision of freely downloadable software which allows readers to make their own cost-benefit calculations for spending money to make the world a better place.