21 February 2016
Episode 29
30 minutes
The Nobel Laureate economist Joseph Stiglitz sits down with Steve Bloomfield to discuss his work at The White House during the Clinton Administration, his time as chief economist of the World Bank and his views on the current US presidential race, globalisation and inequality.
21 February 2016
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