Development is about transforming the lives of people, not just transforming economies.
JOSEPH STIGLITZIt’s expensive to keep 2.3 million people in prison.
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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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I grew up in a family in which political issues were often discussed, and debated intensely.
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The reason that the invisible hand often seems invisible is that it is often not there.
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It’s easy to get rich by getting a state asset at a deep discount.
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It’s expensive to keep 2.3 million people in prison.
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The only surprise about the economic crisis of 2008 was that it came as a surprise to so many.
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The extra curricular activity in which I was most engaged – debating – helped shape my interests in public policy.
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Amherst is a liberal arts college, committed to providing students with a broad education.
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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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The facts shouldn’t get in the way of a pleasant fantasy.
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We won’t have an economic recovery until Covid-19 is under control.
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Inequality is a choice. It is not inevitable.
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Multinational corporations must pay their fair share of taxes.
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But while I loved all of these courses, there was an irresistible attraction of economics.
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