Professor Sir Partha Sarathi Dasgupta GBE FRS FBA is an economist who has held influential academic positions, including the Frank Ramsey Professorship of Economics at the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom. He is a prominent economist recognized for his extensive contributions to the fields of environmental economics, welfare economics, and development economics. Dasgupta's research has had a profound impact on our understanding of sustainable development and the interplay between economic growth, natural capital, and human well-being. His 2021 "The Economics of Biodiversity: The Dasgupta Review," commissioned by the UK government, underscored the critical need for valuing and preserving biodiversity. His distinguished career, marked by awards and accolades, has made him a respected figure in economics, whose work continues to shape global policy discussions on environmental sustainability and poverty alleviation.
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