Publications


The Governance of Corporate Responsibility

Working paper by Andy Gouldson, Stavros Afionis on 1 Jul 2013

Companies are hugely important actors in modern society and clearly have a critical role to play if we are to make the transition to a more sustainable economy. To some extent, it is hoped that their contribution to such a transition will be motivated by their commitments on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Such commitments are […]







Unpacking livelihood challenges and opportunities in energy crop cultivation: perspectives on Jatropha curcas projects in Mali

Working paper by Nicola Favretto, Lindsay Stringer, Andy Dougill on 7 Apr 2013

Abstract of Working Paper 132 Nicola Favretto, L.C. Stringer and A.J. Dougill This study contributes to global debates on biofuels and rural development: it provides insights to the future of Jatropha curcas (Jatropha) promotion to fight global poverty and promote sustainable energy. Jatropha energy crop investments have proliferated as a means to substitute imported oil, […]


Discounting under disagreement

Working paper by Antony Millner, Geoffrey Heal on 1 Apr 2013

NBER Working Paper. A group of agents disagree about the appropriate inter temporal preferences to use when exploiting a common productive resource. read more »