“ Economists often like startling theorems, results which seem to run counter to conventional wisdom. Joseph Stiglitz
“ Macroeconomic policy can never be devoid of politics: it involves fundamental trade-offs and affects different groups differently. Joseph Stiglitz
“ I grew up in a family in which political issues were often discussed, and debated intensely. Joseph Stiglitz
“ 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 st… Joseph Stiglitz
“ My teachers helped guide and motivate me but the responsibility of learning was left with me, an approach to learning which was later reinforced by my experiences at Amherst. Joseph Stiglitz
