The ultimate resource 2
Julian Lincoln Simon
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The ultimate resource 2
Published
1998
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pages
734
ISBN-13
9780691003818
ISBN-10
0691003815
Description
Arguing that the ultimate resource is the human imagination coupled to the human spirit, Julian Simon has led a vigorous challenge to conventional beliefs about scarcity of energy and natural resources, pollution of the environment, the effects of immigration, and the "perils of overpopulation." The comprehensive data, careful quantitative research, and economic logic contained in the first edition of The Ultimate Resource rebutted widely held professional judgments about the threat of overpopulation. In Simon's view, the key factor in natural and world economic growth is our capacity for the creation of new ideas and contributions to knowledge. The more people alive who can be trained to help solve the problems that confront us, the faster we can remove obstacles, and the greater the economic inheritance we shall bequeath to our descendants. In conjunction with the size of the educated population, the key constraint on human progress is the nature of the economic-political system: Talented people need economic freedom and security to bring their talents to fruition.
Subjects
NASA/DoD aerospace knowledge diffusion research project
Rights of Man
Πολιτικά (Politiká)
The Scarlet Letter
Mishneh Torah (Codification of Talmudic laws)
Marketing
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The ultimate resource 2?
This edition of The ultimate resource 2 has approximately 734 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The ultimate resource 2?
For most readers, The ultimate resource 2 typically takes between 15h 18m and 10h 12m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 183,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 12h 14m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 25 days • Estimated word count: 183,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The ultimate resource 2?
The estimated word count for The ultimate resource 2 is approximately 183,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The ultimate resource 2?
The ultimate resource 2 was written by Julian Lincoln Simon.
When was The ultimate resource 2 published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1998. The original work may have been published on a different date.