Person attributes
Academic attributes
Other attributes
Joseph Stiglitz is an American economist, writer, critic, and professor born on February 9, 1943, in Gary, Indiana . Stiglitz is the founder of the Institute for New Economic Thinking and has held various prestigious positions, including the Chief Economist of the World Bank .
Stiglitz studied at Amherst College, Fitzwilliam College (Cambridge), University of Chicago, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology . His academic discipline focused on economics , and he was a doctoral student under the guidance of Robert Solow .
Throughout his career, Stiglitz has mentored several doctoral students, with notable names such as Rick Levin, Uri Possen, Ravi Kanbur, and Richard Duke Arnott . His occupations include serving as a writer, economist, critic, and professor .
In recognition of his work, Stiglitz received the 2001 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences .