Thomas Piketty je francouzský ekonom, který se zabývá problematikou nerovnosti v příjmech a majetku. Jeho práce se vyznačuje historickým a statistickým přístupem, využívajícím daňové záznamy k prozkoumání akumulace bohatství u ekonomické elity. Prostřednictvím rozsáhlého zkoumání dat za dvě a půl století Piketty analyzuje, jak míra návratnosti kapitálu ovlivňuje koncentraci majetku a zda tato tendence není samokorigující. Navrhuje řešení v podobě globální daně z majetku pro dosažení jeho spravedlivějšího rozdělení.
Obsáhlé dílo francouzského profesora ekonomie kritizuje prohlubující se majetkovou nerovnost ve světě a spatřuje v ní jedno z největších nebezpečí současného systému. Autor, který shromažďování nejrůznějších dat a jejich vyhodnocování věnoval 15 let, upozorňuje, že majetková nerovnost je stejná jako před sto lety a roste způsobem, který ohrožuje jak demokracii, tak ekonomiku.
Thomas Piketty's follow-up to his bestselling work challenges us to rethink politics, ideology, and history in light of persistent inequality. He identifies the ideas that have perpetuated inequality for centuries and critiques the ineffective politics of both the right and left. Piketty asserts that our economy is not a natural phenomenon; rather, markets, profits, and capital are historical constructs shaped by choices. He delves into the material and ideological conflicts among social groups that have led to systems like slavery, serfdom, colonialism, communism, and hypercapitalism, profoundly affecting billions. Piketty argues that the true driver of human progress has been the quest for equality and education, rather than property rights or stability. He highlights that the extreme inequality that has emerged since the 1980s stems from a backlash against communism, compounded by ignorance and a shift toward the unproductive politics of identity. Understanding these dynamics allows us to envision a more equitable economic and political framework. Piketty advocates for a new "participatory" socialism, rooted in equality, social property, education, and the equitable distribution of knowledge and power.
This pioneering work by Thomas Piketty explains the facts and dynamics of
income inequality in France in the twentieth century. On its publication in
French in 2001, it helped launch the international program led by Piketty and
others to explore the grand patterns and causes of global inequality -
research that has since transformed public debate.
In this powerful new work, Thomas Piketty reminds us that rising inequality is
not inevitable. Over the centuries, we have been moving toward greater
equality. Piketty guides us with elegance and concision through the great
movements that have made the modern world and shows how we can learn from them
to make equality a lasting reality.
Piketty fans will be fascinated . . . He explains economic concepts to the lay
reader with the kind of clarity that comes from a deep understanding of the
topic Ben Chu Independent on Sunday
Exploring the intersection of economics and real-time data, this work presents groundbreaking insights inspired by Thomas Piketty's theories. It challenges traditional economic frameworks and emphasizes the importance of immediate, real-world applications of economic principles. The book delves into the implications of real-time analysis for understanding wealth distribution, social justice, and economic policy, making it a vital resource for those interested in contemporary economic debates and their societal impacts.
Succinct, accessible, and authoritative, Thomas Piketty’s The Economics of Inequality is the ideal place to start for those who want to understand the fundamental issues at the heart of one the most pressing concerns in contemporary economics and politics. This work now appears in English for the first time.
Shares incisive commentary on the financial meltdown and its aftermath, counseling democratic societies on how to avoid the practices that have led to unregulated markets and economic inequality
An all-star cast of scholars and politicians from Europe and America propose
and debate the creation of a new European parliament with substantial
budgetary and legislative power to solve the crisis of governance in the
Eurozone and promote social and fiscal justice and public investment.