Examines how the wealthy classes have contributed to growing inequality in society and explains how the quest to increase wealth has hindered the country's economic growth as well as its efforts to solve its most pressing economic problems.

"How has America become the most unequal advanced country in the world, and what can we do about it? In The Great Divide, Joseph E. Stiglitz expands on the diagnosis he offered in his best-selling book The Price of Inequality and suggests ways to counter America's growing problem. With his signature blend of clarity and passion, Stiglitz argues that inequality is a choice--the cumulative result of unjust policies and misguided priorities. Gathering...

Examines the effects of global economic policies on worldwide inequality, discussing agencies and concepts including the International Monetary Fund, the East Asia crisis, trade laws, fair markets, privatization, and the rise of the protectionist movement.

This episode takes an in-depth look at the current state of economic innovation and social responsibility as business leaders around the world face multiple crises.