Macroeconomic policy can never be devoid of politics: it involves fundamental trade-offs and affects different groups differently. - Joseph Stiglitz 1 Share Now -
Economists often like startling theorems, results which seem to run counter to conventional wisdom. - Joseph Stiglitz 2 Share Now -
The notion that every well educated person would have a mastery of at least the basic elements of the humanities, sciences, and social sciences is a far cry from the specialized education that most students today receive, particularly in the research universities. - Joseph Stiglitz 3 Share Now -
I grew up in a family in which political issues were often discussed, and debated intensely. - Joseph Stiglitz 4 Share Now -
