The Populations Problem

Herman Daly offers an original take on the tired debate of “too many people vs. too much consumption” — a spot-on reframing of a critical issue.

Economics as if the Laws of Thermodynamics Mattered

Everyone who participates in the economy should understand the relevance of entropy to economic production and consumption.

Capital, Debt, and Alchemy

Herman Daly explains Frederick Soddy’s far-reaching economic insight, and he comes up with a doozy of a conclusion.

Geo-engineering or Cosmic Protectionism?

Herman Daly exposes the absurdity of geo-engineering as a solution to climate change.

Thermodynamic Roots of Economics

We can no longer afford to ignore the fundamental operating rules for the economy.