Joseph Eugene Stiglitz, ForMemRS, FBA (born February 9, 1943) is an American economist and a professor at Columbia University.
Amherst is a liberal arts college, committed to providing students with a broad education. Use this quote
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. Use this quote
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Economists often like startling theorems, results which seem to run counter to conventional wisdom. Use this quote