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2018 Prioritarianism in Practice Conference

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While utilitarians seek to maximize the sum total of individual well-being, “prioritarians” give extra weight to the well-being of those who are worse off.  The “Prioritarianism in Practice” research network aims to develop the theory and application of prioritarianism, to the point that it can function as a full-blown policy assessment tool.  The PiP network is organized around a series of research projects, each headed by one or more leading experts.  The network is directed by Matthew Adler (adler@law.duke.edu) and Ole Norheim (Ole.Norheim@uib.no).

Research Projects: 

  • Theory of Prioritarianism
  • The Measurement of Social Progress
  • Optimal Taxation
  • Health Care
  • Environmental, Health and Safety Regulation 
  • Climate Change
  • Education Policy
  • Empirical Research into Ethical Preferences
  • Equality of Opportunity

For more information, please contact Victoria Zellefrow and Courtney Smith at clepp@law.duke.edu

 

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