“My teachers helped guide and motivate me; but the responsibility of learning was left with me, an approach to learning which was later reinforced by my experiences at Amherst.”
— Joseph Stiglitz
Author: Joseph Stiglitz
Category: learning
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“Amherst is a liberal arts college, committed to providing students with a broad education.”
— Joseph Stiglitz
Author: Joseph Stiglitz
Category: education
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“I grew up in a family in which political issues were often discussed, and debated intensely.”
— Joseph Stiglitz
Author: Joseph Stiglitz
Category: family
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“Economists often like startling theorems, results which seem to run counter to conventional wisdom.”
— Joseph Stiglitz
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Category: wisdom
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“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.”
— Joseph Stiglitz
Author: Joseph Stiglitz
Category: education
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