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William Nordhaus, RIP

Economy
United States
Started November 1, 2026

Here is notice from Yale, and from Paul Krugman, he was one of the true greats. For the pointer I thank several MR readers. The post William Nordhaus, RIP appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. CommentsIn reply to MikeP. While he accepted the IPCC numberst I . by mentoIn reply to MikeP. pity you havev to have a snide comment . by anonBill was a great economist. He was a big fan of my work . by Mark Skousen“As an economist and as a university citizen, Bill Nordhaus . by MikePHe was great indee...

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William Nordhaus, RIP

Marginal Revolution (United States) | Oct 31, 2026

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CLAIM Posted by admin • Nov 1, 2026
Nordhaus's acceptance of the IPCC numbers undermined the urgency of climate action.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Nov 1, 2026
The impact of Nordhaus's work will be debated for years, reflecting the complexity of climate economics.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Nov 1, 2026
Critics argue that Nordhaus's models oversimplified the complexities of climate impacts.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Nov 1, 2026
Nordhaus's death marks a significant loss for the field of economics and climate policy.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Nov 1, 2026
Debates about Nordhaus's legacy should focus on the balance between economic growth and environmental protection.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Nov 1, 2026
Nordhaus's contributions to economic theory deserve recognition beyond his climate work.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Nov 1, 2026
William Nordhaus made significant contributions to the understanding of climate economics.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Nov 1, 2026
Nordhaus's legacy should inspire future economists to prioritize sustainable development in their work.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Nov 1, 2026
While Nordhaus was a respected economist, his views on climate policy were often too conservative.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Nov 1, 2026
Nordhaus's work on climate change has been instrumental in shaping economic policies worldwide.
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