Book · 2023 · Economics
Best Things First
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Lor's most recent book best things first and you know let's just be very clear in this book Boran lomborg points out 12 different policies.
Why people recommend it
Best Things First by Bjorn Lomborg is a nonfiction book that examines global priorities and evaluates policies designed to address the world's most pressing challenges. On The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast, Terrence Keeley discussed the publication in an episode titled 410. Discussing Impact Investment and ESG's with a BlackRock Executive, which aired on January 1, 2024. During their conversation, Terrence Keeley referenced Bjorn Lomborg's most recent work, noting specifically that the author outlines twelve different policy options within the text. Terrence Keeley recommended and discussed the book to illustrate practical global policy solutions and to highlight how decision makers might better allocate resources to maximize human welfare and economic development worldwide. The discussion emphasized the importance of rigorous cost-benefit analyses when evaluating major international interventions and public policy initiatives across various sectors, including health, education, and the environment. Listeners interested in international development and strategic prioritization found the recommendation particularly useful for understanding how evidence-based frameworks can guide large-scale philanthropic and governmental investments in an increasingly complex global landscape.
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“I'm Dave Rubin, and joining me today is the president of the Copenhagen Consensus, an author of "Best Things First: The 12 Most Efficient Solutions For the World's Poorest and Our Global SDG Promises," Bjorn Lomborg.”
“Can you gimme a one minute bio on what gets you to doing all the things you're doing, and writing a book like this, and then we'll take it from there.”
“Right, so basically, I mean, the thesis of the book, you think for about 35 billion, we can fix pretty much the major stuff.”
“So one example that I give in the book is Indonesia, and, you know, bless their hearts, they really wanna do good.”