Workers’ rights should be a central focus of development.
JOSEPH STIGLITZWorkers’ rights should be a central focus of development.
JOSEPH STIGLITZAmherst is a liberal arts college, committed to providing students with a broad education.
JOSEPH STIGLITZAnybody who knows about capitalism knows that bankruptcy is an essential part of capitalism.
JOSEPH STIGLITZInternational lending banks need to focus on areas where private investment doesn’t go, such as infrastructure projects, education and poverty relief.
JOSEPH STIGLITZWhen I said “the pocket of the banks,” it is not necessarily a mercenary relationship. It is a mindset.
JOSEPH STIGLITZNationalization of private debts undermines prudential lender behavior and is a government intervention in the market.
JOSEPH STIGLITZLetting bygones be bygones is a basic principle in economics.
JOSEPH STIGLITZClimate change is a reality.
JOSEPH STIGLITZThe problem is a lot of what is called economics is not economics. It is more ideology or religion.
JOSEPH STIGLITZThe only surprise about the economic crisis of 2008 was that it came as a surprise to so many.
JOSEPH STIGLITZAnybody who knows about capitalism knows that bankruptcy is an essential part of capitalism.
JOSEPH STIGLITZBut while I loved all of these courses, there was an irresistible attraction of economics.
JOSEPH STIGLITZInequality is a choice. It is not inevitable.
JOSEPH STIGLITZThe more divided a society becomes in terms of wealth, the more reluctant the wealthy are to spend money on common needs.
JOSEPH STIGLITZThe extra curricular activity in which I was most engaged – debating – helped shape my interests in public policy.
JOSEPH STIGLITZLoose money and light regulation were a toxic mixture. It exploded.
JOSEPH STIGLITZ