Book Review: Capital in the Twenty-First Century by Thomas Piketty
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Book Review: Capital in the Twenty-First Century by Thomas Piketty

Understand inequality in the modern world

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eBook - ePub

Book Review: Capital in the Twenty-First Century by Thomas Piketty

Understand inequality in the modern world

About this book

It can be hard for busy professionals to find the time to read the latest books. Stay up to date in a fraction of the time with this concise guide. Thomas Piketty's 2013 book Capital in the Twenty-First Century was an immediately bestseller in the UK and US, and has been widely praised by both economists and the general public. Piketty provides a richly detailed account of the development of inequality in the Western world, and argues that economic inequality is an inherent feature of capitalism and can only be resolved by decisive action from governments. His powerful historical insights are backed by extensive data and analysis, thus offering a thorough critique of the modern capitalist system. Whatever your political and economic leanings, Piketty's ideas are sure to provide plenty of food for thought. This book review and analysis is perfect for:
•Anyone interested in the causes of wealth inequality in Europe and the USA
•Anyone who wants to understand how this inequality can be overcome
•Students of, or anyone interested in, modern politics and economics About 50MINUTES.COM | BOOK REVIEW
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Table of contents

  1. A better understanding of modern inequality
  2. Context
  3. Summary of Capital in the Twenty-First Century
  4. Impact
  5. Summary
  6. Further reading