It is trust, more than money, that makes the world go round.
JOSEPH STIGLITZIt’s expensive to keep 2.3 million people in prison.
More Joseph Stiglitz Quotes
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Letting bygones be bygones is a basic principle in economics.
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The problem is a lot of what is called economics is not economics. It is more ideology or religion.
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The more divided a society becomes in terms of wealth, the more reluctant the wealthy are to spend money on common needs.
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When I said “the pocket of the banks,” it is not necessarily a mercenary relationship. It is a mindset.
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When you don’t have equality of opportunity because you don’t have equal access to education, it just seems so outrageous. It weakens our economy and leads to more inequality.
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When markets fail, as they often do, collective action becomes imperative.
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Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.
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Nationalization of private debts undermines prudential lender behavior and is a government intervention in the market.
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Anybody who knows about capitalism knows that bankruptcy is an essential part of capitalism.
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I grew up in a family in which political issues were often discussed, and debated intensely.
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We won’t have an economic recovery until Covid-19 is under control.
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Economists often like startling theorems, results which seem to run counter to conventional wisdom.
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GDP tells you nothing about sustainability.
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Amherst is a liberal arts college, committed to providing students with a broad education.
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It’s expensive to keep 2.3 million people in prison.
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