Market Concentration Is Threatening the US Economy – Joseph Stiglitz

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“Ethical Markets commends these views from economists Joseph Stiglitz and Dani Rodrik, who both understand the need for reducing inequality in our economies.

We hope they both fully support, as we do, along with our colleagues at the American Sustainable Business Council’s 250,000 small business members, fully support the Resolution in the US 116th Congress for a GREEN NEW DEAL!

~Hazel Henderson, Editor“

Project Syndicate

MARCH 17, 2019

This week at Project Syndicate, Joseph Stiglitz argues that rising inequality and slow growth in the US are symptoms of a deeper malady, Richard Haass picks through the wreckage of last month’s failed US-North Korea summit, Angus Deaton examines what’s behind today’s populist upheavals, and more. Join the conversation.

Economics & Finance

Market Concentration Is Threatening the US Economy

Joseph Stiglitz argues that weakening competition and outmoded antitrust doctrine are boosting inequality and impeding growth.