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01Undated

I grew up in a family in which political issues were often discussed, and debated intensely.

Joseph Stiglitz / quote

02Undated

Macroeconomic policy can never be devoid of politics: it involves fundamental trade-offs and affects different groups differently.

Joseph Stiglitz / quote

03Undated

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 / quote

04Undated

Economists often like startling theorems, results which seem to run counter to conventional wisdom.

Joseph Stiglitz / quote