Macroeconomic policy can never be devoid of politics: it involves fundamental trade-offs and affects different groups differently. Joseph Stiglitz Politics
Economists often like startling theorems, results which seem to run counter to conventional wisdom. Joseph Stiglitz Wisdom
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 Education
I grew up in a family in which political issues were often discussed, and debated intensely. Joseph Stiglitz Family