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We all have the sense that the American economy - and its government - tilts toward big business, but as Joseph E. Stiglitz explains in 'People, Power, and Profits' the situation is dire. A few corporations have come to dominate entire sectors of the economy, contributing to skyrocketing inequality and slow growth. This is how the financial industry has managed to write its own regulations, tech companies have accumulated reams of personal data with little oversight, and our government has negotiated trade deals that fail to represent the best interests of workers

Intro -- Blank Page -- Introduction -- Preface -- Foreword -- Overview -- 1. The Continued Importance of the "Beyond GDP" Agenda -- 2. The Measurement of Economic Downturns -- 3.The Need to Follow Up on the Stiglitz-Sen-Fitoussi Commission -- 4. Country-Experiences with Using Well-Being Indicators to Steer Policies -- 5. Twelve Recommendations on the Way Ahead in Measuring Well-Being -- Annex: Taking Stock of Progress in the "Beyond GDP" Measurement Agenda Since the 2009 Commission Report -- Notes -- Bibliography -- High-Level Expert Group on the Measurement of Economic Performance and Social Progress.

Discusses how the 2008 financial crisis revealed the shortcomings of the euro and how it has caused Europe's economic stagnation, and outlines three possible plans for moving forward

Joseph Stiglitz examines the theory behind the economic downturns that have plagued our world in recent times. This fascinating three-part lecture acknowledges the failure of economic models to successfully predict the 2008 crisis and explores alternative models which, if adopted, could potentially restore a stable and prosperous economy.