Description
Thomas Piketty's monumental work delves into the historical dynamics of capital accumulation and wealth distribution, utilizing extensive data from twenty countries spanning centuries. He challenges prevailing assumptions about economic growth and inequality, revealing how the tendency for returns on capital to outpace economic growth poses a significant threat to social stability and democratic values. While Marx's dire predictions have not materialized, Piketty argues that the underlying structures of inequality remain potent and require careful consideration. This groundbreaking analysis offers a profound reevaluation of economic history and provides crucial insights for contemporary policy debates on wealth and fairness.
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ebook
Belknap Press of Harvard University Press
Published Jan 1, 2014
704 pages
ISBN: 9780674430006
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First Published
2014
Language
eng
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