24min chapter

Democracy Paradox cover image

Branko Milanovic on Different Visions of Inequality

Democracy Paradox

CHAPTER

Exploring the Historical Perspectives on Economic Inequality

This chapter delves into the historical perspective of economic inequality and its relation to global dynamics. It analyzes the approaches of influential economists such as Adam Smith, David Ricardo, and Karl Marx, focusing on their views on class inequality. The chapter also discusses the decline in studies of inequality during the 60s, 70s, and 80s, exploring the reasons behind this decline and the impact of ideological competition.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode