Max Rashbrooke, a conviction-driven academic and author, discusses wealth inequality in New Zealand and the influence of Thomas Piketty's work. They explore historical patterns of wealth distribution, the impact of technological disruption and antitrust policies, wealth concentration in New Zealand, perspectives on extreme wealth, and ideas for fairness and income share.
Max Rashbrooke is a conviction-driven academic who has written extensively on inequality and wealth in New Zealand. He is the author of a number of books and a regular contributor for The Guardian and a range of local news outlets.
In this interview we discuss his 2021 book Too Much Money, and dive into our different understanding of Thomas Piketty’s work. An excellent and entertaining discussion.
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