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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 Carol Abken at clepp@law.duke.edu

 

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REGISTRATION

SCHEDULE

PARTICIPANT LIST

CONFERENCE MATERIALS

PRIORITARIANISM in PRACTICE

DIRECTIONS & PARKING

There will be parking for the conference in the Science Drive Visitor Lot across the street from the Fuqua School of Business (next door to the Law School) on Science Drive, between NC 751 and Whitford Drive. Additional parking will be available in Parking Garage 4.  Additional parking information can be found here.

 

POINT OF CONTACT

Carol Abken
clepp@law.duke.edu
919-613-7035