Capital in the Twenty-First Century – Thomas Piketty

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Thomas Piketty presents the findings of 15 years of research into the evolution of income and wealth inequality since the 18th century. Drawing on a vast amount of historical data covering 20 countries, he demonstrates that capitalism naturally tends to widen inequalities when the rate of return on capital exceeds economic growth. This global bestseller also proposes policy solutions to regulate wealth-based capitalism. Acclaimed by international critics, this 970-page book has reignited the debate on wealth taxation and social justice.