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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.