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Nobel laureate-economist Joseph Stiglitz says U.S. economic woes are undermining the country's security. Playwright-director Neil LaBute explains his new film, Lakeview Terrace.
Joseph Stiglitz
Joseph Stiglitz
Nobel laureate-economist says the U.S. has conditions for another great depression, but is far more aware of what needs to be done. (2:52)
Full interview. (13:47)
Winner of the '01 Nobel Prize in economics, Joseph Stiglitz has held professorships at several prestigious universities, including Stanford, Oxford and Columbia. He's known for his critical view of some international institutions like the IMF and the World Bank, where he was once chief economist. He chaired the Council of Economic Advisors in the Clinton administration and founded the Initiative for Policy Dialogue think tank. Stiglitz holds a Ph.D. from MIT and is co-author of The Three Trillion Dollar War.
Neil LaBute
Neil LaBute
Noted playwright-director offers his opinion on how Hollywood is doing in answering the race question both on and off the set. (1:26)
Full interview. (9:26)
Neil LaBute is an acclaimed playwright, film director and screenwriter whose work primarily deals with the dark side of human relationships. His plays include Bash: Latter-Day Plays, The Mercy Seat and Some Girl(s). LaBute gained notoriety for his films, and won several awards, with the low-budget In the Company of Men, where his two main characters plan to emotionally destroy a vulnerable woman. His upcoming film, Lakeview Terrace, once again features his trademark portrayal of human interactions.