Thomas Piketty Books
Thomas Piketty is a renowned French economist whose work primarily focuses on wealth and income inequality. He’s also known for his other books Capital and Ideology and Top Incomes in France in the Twentieth Century. His research has been instrumental in reshaping global discussions about economic disparity.
What's Capital in the Twenty-First Century about?
Capital in the Twenty-First Century (2013) offers a deep dive into the historical trends and dynamics of income and wealth inequality. Drawing from centuries of data, it examines how capital concentration perpetuates inequality and proposes bold solutions to address this growing divide.
Who should read Capital in the Twenty-First Century?
- Economists studying wealth dynamics
- Those who would like to contextualize modern economic issues with historical data
- Advocates for social justice and economic equality
What's Capital and Ideology about?
Capital and Ideology (2019) delves into the historical evolution and justification of economic inequality across various societies and ideological systems. It scrutinizes the roles of property relations and educational structures in consolidating wealth and power, concluding with proposals for progressive policies to mitigate prevailing inequalities.
Who should read Capital and Ideology?
- Economic students exploring comprehensive analyses of wealth disparity and its historical context
- Historians interested in the evolution of economic structures and ideologies across civilizations
- Policy-makers seeking to understand and address economic inequalities