Capital in the Twenty-First Century

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.

• Economists studying wealth dynamics
• Those who would like to contextualize modern economic issues with historical data
• Advocates for social justice and economic equality

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.