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Piketty's Capital in the Twenty-First Century

Piketty's Capital in the Twenty-First Century

FromFree Thoughts


Piketty's Capital in the Twenty-First Century

FromFree Thoughts

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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
May 19, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Why is Piketty’s book getting so much attention in America? What does Piketty get right and wrong in his book? Piketty seems to be predicting the inevitable collapse of capitalism…but is inequality really getting worse?Show Notes and Further ReadingScott Winship, “Whither the Bottom 90 Percent, Thomas Piketty?” (article)Lawrence H. Summers, “The Inequality Puzzle” (article)Thomas Piketty, Capital in the Twenty-First Century (book) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
May 19, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode

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A weekly show about politics and liberty, featuring conversations with top scholars, philosophers, historians, economists, and public policy experts. Hosted by Trevor Burrus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.