William D. Nordhaus

Prize Lecture

Climate Change: The Ultimate Challenge for Economics

William D. Nordhaus delivered his Prize Lecture on 8 December 2018 at the Aula Magna, Stockholm University. He was introduced by Professor Per Krusell, member of the Economic Sciences Prize Committee.

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