Quote by Joseph Stiglitz
Macroeconomic policy can never be devoid of politics: it involves

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

Other quotes by Joseph Stiglitz

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

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Wisdom
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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

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

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Family
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Politics
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Once you start saying, Lets talk political, my own politics, my own aspirations, it can become not just distracting in that it takes time, but it can become confusing and frustrating, and is this now a political agenda or a governmental agenda. – Andrew Cuomo

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Politics

I think especially in a world where you have so little say about what goes on in your life, or in the politics of the world around you, it is wonderful to go into that studio, and tell yourself what to do. – Suzanne Farrell

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Politics

I dont feel, finally, that my politics are entirely determined by the fact that Im a gay man. – Tony Kushner

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Politics

At present, our country needs womens idealism and determination, perhaps more in politics than anywhere else. – Shirley Chisholm

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Politics

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