Joseph Stiglitz on the Great Divide
b'Inequality is an increasing problem in the Western world, leaving everyone \\u2013 the rich as well as the poor \\u2013 worse off. The dream of a socially mobile society is becoming an ever more unachievable myth. That\\u2019s the view of Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz, who came to the Intelligence Squared stage for a rare London appearance on May 20th. Stiglitz argued that inequality is not inevitable but a choice \\u2013 the cumulative result of unjust policies and misguided priorities.\\n\\nStiglitz was joined on stage by Economics Editor of Sky News Ed Conway. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/intelligencesquared.\\n \\n\\xa0See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'