Joseph E. Stiglitz

Joseph E. Stiglitz (@JosephEStiglitz) is a University Professor at Columbia University, the 2001 recipient of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics, a former chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, and a former chief economist of the World Bank. His latest book, “People, Power, and Profits: Progressive Capitalism for an Age of Discontent,” will be released in paperback on April 21.

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Why America is Facing Shortages

Many Americans, and those around the world, are mystified at the apparent shortages of N95 masks, protective gear, ventilators and other essential materials necessary to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. After all, aren’t markets supposed...

By Joseph E. Stiglitz

Joseph E. Stiglitz and Mark Pieth: Why We Left the Panama Commission

It's time to act against secrecy havens

By Joseph E. Stiglitz and Mark Pieth

The U.S. Must Save Greece

If Greece continues with austerity, it would be depression without end

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