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How Much Would it Cost to Save the Rainforest?

How Much Would it Cost to Save the Rainforest?

FromThe Pie: An Economics Podcast


How Much Would it Cost to Save the Rainforest?

FromThe Pie: An Economics Podcast

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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Sep 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

As a massive carbon sink, the Brazilian Amazon plays a crucial role in stabilizing the global climate. It’s also valuable farmland. How do economists measure this tradeoff? Lars Peter Hansen, Nobel Laureate and UChicago economist, joins The Pie to discuss his recent research on how policymakers might make the most of this precious and dwindling resource.
Released:
Sep 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (68)

Economists are always talking about The Pie – how it grows and shrinks, how it’s sliced, and who gets the biggest shares. Join host Tess Vigeland as she talks with leading economists from the University of Chicago about their cutting-edge research and key events of the day. Hear how the economic pie is at the heart of issues like the aftermath of a global pandemic, jobs, energy policy, and more.