Stiglitz Argues for Stronger Governments

Truthout has an interesting piece up questioning why the narrative around strong governments has shifted so dramatically in the Conservative favor. Joseph Stiglitz offers some incredible insight.

"So why was there so much economic growth after World War II? Stiglitz says one reason is 'the legacy of the Roosevelts, the legacy that government made a difference.' In making the case for government he also points out that 'government has played an important catalytic role in a whole variety of other areas. If you think about our modern economy, you think about Internet, you think about biotech, you think about telecommunications and all of these things rest on government-funded basic research.' "

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