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George F. DeMartino
The Tragic Science
How Economists Cause Harm (Even as They Aspire to Do Good)
University of Chicago Press, 2022
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Economic assumptions can harm those who are already financially disadvantaged.
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Professor George F. DeMartino notes that economists often reach conclusions about how to handle thorny and all-encompassing problems, like climate change, despite the many uncertainties and unknowns that the issues present. That leads to advice and actions that can cause real harm to societies and individuals. This academic study draws attention to the damage that economic policy can do, and it provides some wise pointers for practitioners of the dismal science.
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About the Author
George F. Demartino is a professor of international economics at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver. He has written books and published widely on the ethics and normative aspects of economics.
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