we shall suppose that the individual in making these decisions actsas ifhe were pursuing and attempting to maximize a single end,” using subjective utility as the means of comparing
When judges write opinions in common law cases they frequently seek to justify their decisions not merely by citing any relevant precedent or other authority but also by setting forth what we will call ‘substantive reasons’. Reasons of this kind...
2) the USA should establish a border carbon adjustment system to enhance competitiveness and create incentives for other nations to adopt similar carbon pricing; 3) all revenues should be returned directly to citizens through equal lump-sum rebates, to maximize fairness (Climate Leadership Council, ...
But what (I think) is important to note is that conservatives all over the world have such a Darwinian View. Bin Laden (and his ilk) is a prime example of someone who refuses to leave the past. That is the nature of conservatism (the Right), that is, a refusal to change reality fo...