How should economists think about biodiversity?

This excellent short article shows that the idea that there is more than economics is finally sinking in with some economists and decision-makers. For centuries theologians spent much of their time developing the metrics which would model the number of Angels who could fit on the head of a pin. In like for, many in the economic profession have done the same, trying to define GDP or model other metrics of economic futures to increasingly greater precision with equal relevance. The author also recognizes the existence of limits to growth and possible thresholds.

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