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.
In his newest work, Thomas Piketty explores how social inequality manifests itself very differently depending on the society and epoch in which it arises. History and culture play a central role, inequality being strongly linked to various socio-economic, political, civilisational, and religious developments. So it is culture in the broadest sense that makes it possible to explain the diversity, extent, and structure of the social inequality that we observe every day. Piketty briefly and concisely presents a lively synthesis of his work, taking up such diverse topics as education, inheritance, taxes, and the climate crisis, and provides exciting food for thought for a highly topical debate: Does natural inequality exist?
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.
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
A chronicle of recent events that have shaken the world, from the author of Capital in the Twenty-First Century
In this compelling dialogue, two of the world’s most influential thinkers reflect on the value of equality and debate what citizens and governments should do to narrow the gaps that separate us. Ranging across economics, philosophy, history, and current affairs, Thomas Piketty and Michael Sandel consider how far we have come in achieving greater equality. At the same time, they confront head-on the extreme divides that remain in wealth, income, power, and status nationally and globally. What can be done at a time of deep political instability and environmental crisis? Piketty and Sandel agree on much: more inclusive investment in health and education, higher progressive taxation, curbing the political power of the rich and the overreach of markets. But how far and how fast can we push? Should we prioritize material or social change? What are the prospects for any change at all with nationalist forces resurgent? How should the left relate to values like patriotism and local solidarity where they collide with the challenges of mass migration and global climate change? To see Piketty and Sandel grapple with these and other problems is to glimpse new possibilities for change and justice but also the stubborn truth that progress towards greater equality never comes quickly or without deep social conflict and political struggle.
Thomas Piketty, Autor des Weltbestsellers Das Kapital im 21. Jahrhundert gibt hier eine Einführung in die wirtschaftlichen Zusammenhänge hinter dem Phänomen der ungleichen Einkommensverteilung. Kurz und prägnant erklärt er, wie Ungleichheit entsteht, wie Ökonomen sie messen, in welchem Missverhältnis Arbeitseinkommen und Kapitalerträge zueinander stehen und welche Möglichkeiten die Politik hat, diese Lücke zu schließen.
