Joseph Stiglitz | Keynote Speaker

Introduction

Joseph Stiglitz is a Nobel Prize-winning economist, university professor at Columbia University, and one of the world’s most respected voices on economic policy, globalisation, and inequality. With an unparalleled career in academia and public policy, he provides a powerful lens on the state of the global economy and what must change.

Professional Background & Credentials

Professor Stiglitz has held several of the most prestigious roles in economic policymaking. He served as Chief Economist and Senior Vice-President of the World Bank (1997–2000), and Chairman of the U.S. Council of Economic Advisers under President Clinton (1995–1997). In 2001, he was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for his work on the Economics of Information, which profoundly reshaped modern economic thought.

He was a lead author of the 1995 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report, which contributed to the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to the IPCC in 2007. A former professor at Yale, Princeton, Stanford, MIT and Oxford, he now teaches at Columbia University and chairs Columbia’s Committee on Global Thought. He is also Co-Chair of the High-Level Expert Group on the Measurement of Economic Performance and Social Progress at the OECD and Chief Economist of the Roosevelt Institute.

Stiglitz is also the founder of the Initiative for Policy Dialogue, a think tank focused on inclusive economic development, and has advised international institutions, governments, and NGOs around the world. In 2009, he was appointed by the United Nations to lead the Commission on the Reform of the International Monetary and Financial System.

Speaking Style & Audience Value

Professor Stiglitz brings intellectual authority and global perspective to every event. Known for his clarity, wit, and straight-talking delivery, he distills complex economic theories into relevant, impactful narratives. He is especially valued by business leaders, policymakers, and investors seeking a deeper understanding of macroeconomic risk, global financial trends, and emerging policy shifts.

Whether on stage at the World Economic Forum or in a private leadership session, he challenges audiences to think differently about capitalism, regulation, and the future role of government in markets.

Awards & Recognition

• Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences (2001)
• John Bates Clark Medal (1979)
• TIME 100 Most Influential People (2011)
• Loeb Award for Contributions to Journalism (2010)
• More than 40 honorary doctorates including from Oxford and Cambridge
• Decorated by France’s Legion of Honour (Officier), among others

Books & Publications

Joseph Stiglitz is a prolific and widely influential author whose work has shaped global debates on economics, inequality, and policy reform. His bestselling books include People, Power and Profits: Progressive Capitalism for an Age of Discontent, Globalization and Its Discontents, The Euro: How a Common Currency Threatens the Future of Europe, The Great Divide: Unequal Societies and What We Can Do About Them, and Freefall: America, Free Markets, and the Sinking of the World Economy. His titles have sold over one million copies and have been translated into more than 35 languages worldwide.

His books have sold over one million copies globally and been translated into over 35 languages.

High-Profile Clients & Collaborations

Professor Stiglitz has shared his expertise with a wide array of leading global institutions, including the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the United Nations, the OECD, and the European Commission. He has also advised national governments and central banks around the world, and contributed to major corporations and global forums such as the World Economic Forum.

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