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Francúzsky ekonóm Piketty kritizuje rastúcu majetkovú nerovnosť a vysoké platy supermanažérov, pričom sa snaží o zmenu sociálnych a daňových zákonov. Jeho dielo sa stalo bestsellerom a získalo si uznanie odborníkov, ktorí ho považujú za zásadné. Piketty sa 15 rokov venoval zhromažďovaniu a analýze historických a porovnávacích údajov, pričom tvrdí, že súčasná priepasť medzi chudobnými a bohatými je najhlbšia od čias pred prvou svetovou vojnou. Otázky týkajúce sa dlhodobého vývoja nerovnosti a koncentrácie majetku sú kľúčové v politickej ekonómii, avšak uspokojivé odpovede sa často zakladajú na teoretických špekuláciách. Piketty analyzuje rozsiahly súbor dát z troch storočí a dvadsiatich štátov, aby odhalil ekonomické a sociálne vzorce, ktoré by mohli ovplyvniť budúce úvahy o bohatstve a nerovnosti. Toto dielo predstavuje originálny prístup k ekonomickej histórii a konfrontuje nás s neveselými vyhliadkami dnešnej spoločnosti. Piketty je profesorom na parížskej Vysokej škole sociálnych vied a École d’économie de Paris a získal cenu Yrjö Jahnssona za svoje historické a teoretické práce.

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.

This pioneering work by Thomas Piketty explains the facts and dynamics of income inequality in France in the twentieth century. On its publication in French in 2001, it helped launch the international program led by Piketty and others to explore the grand patterns and causes of global inequality - research that has since transformed public debate.

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.

Piketty fans will be fascinated . . . He explains economic concepts to the lay reader with the kind of clarity that comes from a deep understanding of the topic Ben Chu Independent on Sunday

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

An all-star cast of scholars and politicians from Europe and America propose and debate the creation of a new European parliament with substantial budgetary and legislative power to solve the crisis of governance in the Eurozone and promote social and fiscal justice and public investment.