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A disproportionate amount of the best in modern economics isStiglitz's creation. This book uses it to illuminate a classicquestion concerning the organization of the public side of ourlives. Judged in terms of both depth and reach, this elegantlywritten volume is never less than what we have come to expectfor one of the most significant social thinkers of our time. Partha Dasgupta, University of Cambridge Whither Socialism? is to be recommended. It offersdeep new thinking on a big subject: the role of the state.It is rigorous and accessible, a rare combination. The Economist

Whither Socialism? is to be recommended. It offers deep new thinking on a big subject: the role of the state. It is rigorous and accessible, a rare combination. --The Economist A disproportionate amount of the best in modern economics is Stiglitz's creation. This book uses it to illuminate a classic question concerning the organization of the public side of our lives. Judged in terms of both depth and reach, this elegantly written volume is never less than what we have come to expect for one of the most significant social thinkers of our time. --Partha Dasgupta, University of Cambridge

Whither Socialism? is to be recommended. It offers deep new thinking on a big subject: the role of the state. It is rigorous and accessible, a rare combination. The Economist

Whither Socialism? is to be recommended. It offers deep new thinking on a big subject: the role of the state. It is rigorous and accessible, a rare combination. * The Economist *

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Joseph Stiglitz, a 2001 Nobel Laureate, is University Professor at Columbia University.

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