I grew up in a family in which political issues were often discussed, and debated intensely. – 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
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
The Hispanic community understands the American Dream and have not forgotten what they were promised – that in the U.S., a free market system, allows us all to succeed economically, achieve stability and security for your family and leave your children better off than yourselves. – Marco Rubio