Mariano Torras
7 books
About the Author
Mariano Torras is an accomplished economist and author renowned for his insightful contributions to environmental and development economics. With a PhD from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, he has held faculty positions at institutions such as Connecticut College and the University of Puerto Rico, where he has taught and researched topics at the intersection of economics, sustainability, and social equity. Torras's work emphasizes contextual approaches to economic theory, making complex concepts accessible to students and policymakers alike. His notable book, Microeconomics in Context, 3rd Edition, co-authored with leading scholars, has become a staple in undergraduate curricula, praised for its integration of real-world issues like climate change and inequality into core microeconomic principles. Through his writing, Torras advocates for an economics that serves broader societal goals, blending rigorous analysis with practical relevance.
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