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Joseph Stiglitz on the Great Divide
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64 minutes
Released:
Dec 22, 2017
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Inequality is an increasing problem in the Western world, leaving everyone – the rich as well as the poor – worse off. The dream of a socially mobile society is becoming an ever more unachievable myth. That’s the view of Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz, who came to the Intelligence Squared stage for a rare London appearance on May 20th. Stiglitz argued that inequality is not inevitable but a choice – the cumulative result of unjust policies and misguided priorities.Stiglitz was joined on stage by Economics Editor of Sky News Ed Conway. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Dec 22, 2017
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Podcast episode
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