The problem is a lot of what is called economics is not economics. It is more ideology or religion.
JOSEPH STIGLITZThe problem is a lot of what is called economics is not economics. It is more ideology or religion.
JOSEPH STIGLITZEconomists often like startling theorems, results which seem to run counter to conventional wisdom.
JOSEPH STIGLITZWhen markets fail, as they often do, collective action becomes imperative.
JOSEPH STIGLITZIt’s easy to get rich by getting a state asset at a deep discount.
JOSEPH STIGLITZSociety can’t function without shared prosperity.
JOSEPH STIGLITZI grew up in a family in which political issues were often discussed, and debated intensely.
JOSEPH STIGLITZDevelopment is about transforming the lives of people, not just transforming economies.
JOSEPH STIGLITZWe won’t have an economic recovery until Covid-19 is under control.
JOSEPH STIGLITZBitcoin is successful only because of its potential for circumvention, lack of oversight.
JOSEPH STIGLITZAmherst is a liberal arts college, committed to providing students with a broad education.
JOSEPH STIGLITZClimate change poses an existential threat to the planet that is no less dire than that posed by North Korea’s nuclear ambitions.
JOSEPH STIGLITZAnybody who knows about capitalism knows that bankruptcy is an essential part of capitalism.
JOSEPH STIGLITZIf the President asked you to help, I don’t think anybody could refuse, unless one felt that one couldn’t be effective.
JOSEPH STIGLITZIt’s expensive to keep 2.3 million people in prison.
JOSEPH STIGLITZMultinational corporations must pay their fair share of taxes.
JOSEPH STIGLITZThe reason that the invisible hand often seems invisible is that it is often not there.
JOSEPH STIGLITZ