Thomas Piketty
Thomas Piketty is a French economist who is best known for his work on wealth and income inequality. His book 'Capital in the Twenty-First Century' gained widespread acclaim for its analysis of economic inequality and its historical context.
Books
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1. Capital in the Twenty-First Century
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the dynamics of capital accumulation and distribution over the last few centuries. The author argues that the rate of capital return in developed countries is persistently greater than the rate of economic growth, leading to high levels of wealth inequality. The book further suggests that the level of income inequality is not primarily a result of differences in individual labor income but rather the result of differences in capital ownership and the income derived from it. The author proposes a global tax on wealth to prevent soaring inequality.
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