I grew up in a family in which political issues were often discussed, and debated intensely. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes debate discuss family
Economists often like startling theorems, results which seem to run counter to conventional wisdom. Joseph Stiglitz conventionalcountereconomist Change image and share on social
Amherst was pivotal in my broad intellectual development; MIT in my development as a professional economist. Joseph Stiglitz amherstbroaddevelopment Change image and share on social
I think in part the reason is that seeing an economy that is, in many ways, quite different from the one grows up in, helps crystallize issues: in one's own environment, one takes too much for granted, without asking why things are the way they are. Joseph Stiglitz crystallizeeconomyenvironment share on social
Israel fights back, which is very much at odds with the Jewish instinct to discuss and deconstruct everything until action itself seems senseless. Elizabeth Wurtzel actionbackdeconstruct Change image and share on social
Political differences will always generate a healthy debate, but over time the dialogue has become more hateful and at times violent. Mark Udall debatedialoguedifference Change image and share on social
The importance of heart health became very real for me when my father died of heart disease seven years ago. Having experienced the loss first hand, I am inspired to do everything I can to break the cycle and prevent families from losing loved ones to this preventable disease. Monica Potter agobreakcycle share on social