Capital and Ideology

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.

• 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

Thomas Piketty is a renowned French economist and professor, acclaimed for his extensive research and analysis on wealth and income inequality. He gained international fame for his groundbreaking work Capital in the Twenty-First Century, which rigorously examined the dynamics of income inequality in developed countries and sparked global discussions on economic disparities. His profound insights into economic structures and inequalities have established him as a pivotal figure in contemporary economics.