One of the things that happens when you have austerity is that wages get lower, and some people think lower wages in the short run can increase corporate profits. (Joseph Stiglitz)

One of the things that happens when you have austerity is that wages get lower, and some people think lower wages in the short run can increase corporate profits.

Joseph Stiglitz

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