Thomas Piketty

Julia Cagé, économiste spécialisée dans l'économie politique, et Thomas Piketty, auteur renommé sur les inégalités économiques, discutent des enjeux cruciaux de la démocratie en France. Ils examinent l'évolution du droit de vote des femmes et les disparités dans la participation électorale. Le duo analyse également l'impact des politiques monétaires sur les inégalités et critique le rôle des médias dans le comportement électoral. Enfin, ils soulignent l'importance des mobilisations sociales pour interroger et transformer le paysage politique actuel.

Thomas Piketty, the renowned French economist and author, dives into the pressing issues of wealth taxation and inequality. He advocates for a minimum 2% wealth tax while proposing robust enforcement to prevent evasion. Piketty also examines the significant influence billionaires wield in politics, emphasizing the need for systemic change. His insights come amidst discussions on current geopolitical tensions and a major Nvidia-OpenAI investment, making for a thought-provoking dialogue on economics in today's world.

Dans cet échange fascinant, Thomas Piketty, économiste renommé et auteur du célèbre 'Le Capital au XXIe siècle', explore les liens entre le capitalisme, les inégalités et le changement climatique. Il plaide pour un socialisme écologique, soulignant l'importance d'une fiscalité progressive pour financer la transition écologique. Piketty évoque également l'engagement des jeunes et la nécessité d'une approche globale, intégrant les dimensions sociales dans les stratégies environnementales. Une réflexion éclairante sur notre avenir commun.

French economist Thomas Piketty is one of the leading intellectuals documenting inequality, with his 2013 book “Capital in the Twenty-First Century” becoming widely read and cited. His new book, "A Brief History of Equality," is more optimistic: In it, Piketty documents how our world has become relatively more equal since the end of the 18th century. In this unedited conversation, Piketty talks to Bethany and Luigi about the lessons from this movement toward equality and where it could go next – especially regarding policy choices such as taxes, reparations, and redistribution toward more racial, democratic, and global equality. Among others, they discuss: Would people favor massive redistribution? What kind of institutions would be required to oversee markets? Can true progress be achieved without equality? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thomas Piketty, a French economist celebrated for his insights into wealth and inequality, discusses the pressing issue of a proposed 2% wealth tax in France. He argues that while this tax is a necessary step, it's just the beginning in addressing deeper fiscal crises. Piketty emphasizes the need for compressing inequality to fund essential services like education and health. He critiques assumptions about tax evasion, advocates for robust enforcement, and suggests that a fairer tax system can enhance economic growth and support the middle class.