Use financial logic to price carbon emissions
It is far past time to view carbon dioxide emissions themselves - not just the capital that generates them - as an investment, one that does societal harm.
My "blog"
Unsolicited commentary on a variety of topics, ranging from my old application materials (emulate at your own risk) to book reviews, and I'm sure much more randomness in the future.
Merging Physics and Economics for Climate Policy
A new research highlight on my climate-economics work.
When a side project takes on a life of its own
Ramblings on my new working paper, and the true value of planning.
Comments on the Fed's new climate-related risk policy
The Fed is requiring the consideration of climate risk for large instutiions. That's a good thing, only if firms do it right.
A review of "Ten billion" by Stephen Emmott
Mr. Emmott does his best to forecast the state of humankind and reaches a pessimistic conclusion - "we're fucked".
A review of "What we owe the future" by William MacAskill
Mr. MacAskill details why we should care about future generations, what puts them at risk, and what we can do the secure their wellbeing. Also, he tells you why you should have kids.