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Name: Le capital au XXIe siècle
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Author: Thomas Piketty

📘 Le capital au XXIe siècle by Thomas Piketty

Thomas Piketty’s *Le capital au XXIe siècle* examines the forces that drive capital accumulation and its impact on income and wealth distribution. Drawing on a unique set of data from twenty countries dating back to the eighteenth century, Piketty uncovers how the return on capital typically exceeds general economic growth, creating long‑term inequality that threatens democratic and social cohesion. He argues that, while modern growth has mitigated some extremes, the underlying structures of wealth concentration have changed little since World War II. Piketty therefore emphasizes the importance of political action in curbing inequality and shaping viable public policy. His rigorous analysis reshapes debates on economics, public policy, and the future of wealth and equality.

First publish date: 2013

Genre: Business & Economics/Finance

Authors: Thomas Piketty

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