Copenhagen Consensus 2008

Lomborg's Opening Speech at Copenhagen Consensus 2008

Lomborg's Closing Speech at Copenhagen Consensus 2008

Over two years, more than 50 economists have worked to find the best solutions to ten of the world’s biggest challenges. During the last week of May, an expert panel of 8 top-economists, including 5 Nobel Laureates, sat down to assess the research. The ranked list: A prioritized list highlighting the potential of 30 specific solutions to combat some of the biggest challenges facing the world. for more: go to www.copenhagenconsensus.com

7 Oct 2008

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