An interview with Joseph E. Stiglitz, senior vice president and chief economist at the World Bank from 1997 to 2000, is presented. When asked about his opinion on Paul Wolfowitz's appointment as president of the World Bank, he says that his major concern is always the process for appointing. He mentions that the appointment of Wolfowitz does not only symbolizes U.S. hegemony, it also symbolizes democratic deficit. He notes that being an advocate of democracy requires the practice of democracy
Stiglitz, Joseph E., and Tsuda, Kenta,
"Democratizing the World Bank"
(2007).
The Brown Journal of World Affairs.
Brown Digital Repository. Brown University Library.
https://doi.org/10.26300/faz8-yj71
The Brown Journal of World Affairs is a semiannual journal of international relations and foreign policy produced at Brown University’s Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs. The Journal features original articles by and interviews with world leaders, policymakers, and …
