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Capital in the Twenty-First Century
Book • 2014
In this book, Thomas Piketty examines the historical dynamics of wealth and income inequality from the 18th century to the present.
He argues that when the rate of return on capital exceeds the rate of economic growth, it leads to a concentration of wealth and significant social and economic instability.
Piketty's analysis is based on extensive historical and comparative data from over twenty countries, challenging the notion that free market capitalism naturally reduces inequality.
He proposes a global system of progressive wealth taxes to mitigate these inequalities and protect democratic values.
The book is a groundbreaking work that reorients our understanding of economic history and the inherent contradictions of capitalism.
He argues that when the rate of return on capital exceeds the rate of economic growth, it leads to a concentration of wealth and significant social and economic instability.
Piketty's analysis is based on extensive historical and comparative data from over twenty countries, challenging the notion that free market capitalism naturally reduces inequality.
He proposes a global system of progressive wealth taxes to mitigate these inequalities and protect democratic values.
The book is a groundbreaking work that reorients our understanding of economic history and the inherent contradictions of capitalism.
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Mentioned by David Pinsof as an example of a book that signals intelligence within a specific subculture.
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Mentioned in the context of the 2008 financial crisis and Occupy Wall Street.
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Michael Shermer and Daniel Waldenström when discussing income inequality and wealth distribution.
Michael Shermer and Daniel Waldenström when discussing income inequality and wealth distribution.
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Building a Wealthier, Fairer Society
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Mark Blyth in relation to his book on inequality, which Obama initially praised but later distanced himself from.
Mark Blyth in relation to his book on inequality, which Obama initially praised but later distanced himself from.
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140. Graeber's Hidden Truth of the World -- Shawn from SRSLY Wrong
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Catherine Liu in relation to his distinction between the 'Brahmin Left' and 'Merchant Right', and his analysis of wealth inequality.
Catherine Liu in relation to his distinction between the 'Brahmin Left' and 'Merchant Right', and his analysis of wealth inequality.
Why The Left is Out Of Touch (Ft. Catherine Liu)
Mentioned by the host when discussing different perspectives on wealth inequality.
Is global inequality a deliberate choice?
Mentioned by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz in relation to a study on the relationship between income and happiness.
BIG DATA: Cracking the Codes of Love, Happiness and Success
Mentioned by George Magnus in relation to his work on wealth inequality and its relation to technological change.
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