The Economics of Nature and the Nature of Economics: An Interview with Spencer Banzhaf (opens in new tab)

Economist Spencer Banzhaf recent talk at LSE traced the development of environmental economics across the twentieth century in the United States. At a moment where environmental degradation and climate change pose fundamental threats to living standards and economic growth globally, Banzhaf’s work on the history of environmental policy provides insights for social sciences students and policy makers. We took the opportunity to ask Professor Banzhaf about his work and research process. Economi...