David Weisbach

About the Author

David Weisbach is a distinguished legal scholar and professor at the University of Chicago Law School, where he specializes in tax law, environmental policy, and the ethical dimensions of climate change. With a background that includes clerking for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and extensive research in public finance, Weisbach brings a rigorous, interdisciplinary approach to his writing, blending economic analysis with philosophical inquiry. His work challenges conventional wisdom on global environmental challenges, advocating for pragmatic solutions grounded in justice and efficiency. In 'Debating Climate Ethics (Debating Ethics),' co-authored with leading thinkers, he explores the moral imperatives and policy trade-offs in addressing climate change, making complex debates accessible to policymakers, academics, and concerned citizens alike. Weisbach's contributions continue to shape discourse on sustainable development and ethical governance.