Partha Dasgupta

Economist, author of 'The Economics of Biodiversity'

Partha Dasgupta - Economist, author of 'The Economics of Biodiversity'
Born

November 17th, 1942
82 years ago

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Bangladesh

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An economist and academic contributed significantly to the field of environmental economics. Worked extensively on the role of economics in environmental sustainability and biodiversity. Published numerous influential books and papers, with a focus on the intersection of ecology and economy. Served as the Frank Ramsey Professor of Economics at the University of Cambridge and held various prestigious academic positions throughout a long career.

Authored 'The Economics of Biodiversity'

Served as Frank Ramsey Professor at Cambridge

Contributed to environmental sustainability discourse

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