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Quote by Barbara Ward, Baroness Jackson of Lodsworth

“To act without rapacity, to use knowledge with wisdom, to respect interdependence, to operate without hubris and greed are not simply moral imperatives. They are an accurate scientific description of the means of survival.”

Quote by Barbara Ward, Baroness Jackson of Lodsworth

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Barbara Ward, Baroness Jackson of Lodsworth

Barbara Ward, Baroness Jackson of Lodsworth, was a distinguished economist. Born on May 23, 1914, and passing away on May 31, 1981, Ward is renowned for her contributions to environmental economics and sustainable development. more

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