America in the World

Joseph Stiglitz: October, 2002, interview

Q: I was at a conference recently on the French concept of "mondialization" as opposed to "globalization." The French consider the spirit of "mondialization" to be more "generous" towards less developed countries, in contrast to the American idea of pursuing our national interest without regard to theirs. Would you call yourself a proponent of "mondialization" rather than of "globalization"?

JES: It is interesting that my book has been selling fantastically in France, so they obviously sense the commonality on our views. ... read the entire interview

Henry George: Political Dangers (Chapter 2 of Social Problems, 1883)

[01] THE American Republic is today unquestionably foremost of the nations — the van leader of modern civilization. Of all the great peoples of the European family, her people are the most homogeneous, the most active and most assimilative. Their average standard of intelligence and comfort is higher; they have most fully adopted modern industrial improvements, and are quickest to utilize discovery and invention; their political institutions are most in accordance with modern ideas, their position exempts them from dangers and difficulties besetting the European nations, and a vast area of unoccupied land gives them room to grow. ... read the entire essay