By Frank Ackerman and Lisa Heinzerling The New Press, 2004; 288 pages, Hardcover, $25.95; Paperback, $16.95 Order from Amazon Order from The New Press “How does one put a cost on a human life? And what effect does air pollution have on our health? Ackerman and Heinzerling focus on such questions in this volume, a […]
By Frank Ackerman and Alejandro Nadal Routledge, June 2004; Hardcover, 199 Pages; $100 For order information, click here fundamental flaws in the standard theories of general equilibrium does economic theory rest on solid logical foundations? The influence and prestige afforded to orthodox economics – both as a theory and a source of policy advice – suggests the […]
By Frank Ackerman and Rachel Massey In this commissioned report for the Massachusetts-based Alliance for a Healthy Tomorrow, the authors argue that implementing the precautionary principle is not just good science, it is also good economics. (Report published August 2002.)