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“The only surprise about the economic crisis of 2008 was that it came as a surprise to so many.”

Quote by Joseph Stiglitz

Book:Freefall: Free Markets and the Sinking of the Global Economy

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Freefall: Free Markets and the Sinking of the Global Economy

This book delves into the effects of free market economic policies on the global financial system, exploring the factors that contributed to the economic downturn. more

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Joseph Stiglitz

Joseph Stiglitz is a renowned economist born on February 9, 1943, in the United States. He has made extensive contributions to the field of economics, particularly in the areas of development economics, globalization, and financial policy. Stiglitz served as Chief Economist and Senior Vice President at the World Bank and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1998. more

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