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Capital In The Twenty First Century
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A New York Times #1 Bestselleran Amazon #1 Bestsellera Wall Street Journal #1 Bestsellera Usa Today Bestsellera Sunday Times Bestsellera Guardian Best Book Of The 21St Centurywinner Of The Financial Times And Mckinsey Business Book Of The Year Awardwinner Of The British Academy Medalfinalist, National Book Critics Circle Awardwhat Are The Grand Dynamics That Drive The Accumulation And Distribution Of Capital? Questions About The Longterm Evolution Of Inequality, The Concentration Of Wealth, And The Prospects For Economic Growth Lie At The Heart Of Political Economy. But Satisfactory Answers Have Been Hard To Find For Lack Of Adequate Data And Clear Guiding Theories. In Capital In The Twentyfirst Century, Thomas Piketty Analyzes A Unique Collection Of Data From Twenty Countries, Ranging As Far Back As The Eighteenth Century, To Uncover Key Economic And Social Patterns. His Findings Will Transform Debate And Set The Agenda For The Next Generation Of Thought About Wealth And Inequality.Piketty Shows That Modern Economic Growth And The Diffusion Of Knowledge Have Allowed Us To Avoid Inequalities On The Apocalyptic Scale Predicted By Karl Marx. But We Have Not Modified The Deep Structures Of Capital And Inequality As Much As We Thought In The Optimistic Decades Following World War Ii. The Main Driver Of Inequalitythe Tendency Of Returns On Capital To Exceed The Rate Of Economic Growthtoday Threatens To Generate Extreme Inequalities That Stir Discontent And Undermine Democratic Values. But Economic Trends Are Not Acts Of God. Political Action Has Curbed Dangerous Inequalities In The Past, Piketty Says, And May Do So Again.A Work Of Extraordinary Ambition, Originality, And Rigor, Capital In The Twentyfirst Century Reorients Our Understanding Of Economic History And Confronts Us With Sobering Lessons For Today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Capital in the Twenty First Century' about? A: 'Capital in the Twenty First Century' by Thomas Piketty explores the dynamics of capital accumulation and distribution, focusing on inequality and wealth concentration over centuries.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Capital in the Twenty First Century'? A: The author of 'Capital in the Twenty First Century' is Thomas Piketty, a French economist renowned for his research on wealth and income inequality.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the long-term evolution of inequality, the concentration of wealth, and the socio-economic patterns arising from capital accumulation.
- Q: Is 'Capital in the Twenty First Century' suitable for general readers? A: Yes, while it presents complex economic theories, the book is written in an accessible manner, making it suitable for general readers interested in economics and social issues.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Capital in the Twenty First Century' contains 704 pages, providing an in-depth analysis of economic history and contemporary issues.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, which offers durability and a premium feel.
- Q: When was 'Capital in the Twenty First Century' published? A: 'Capital in the Twenty First Century' was published on January 1, 2014.
- Q: What recognition has the book received? A: 'Capital in the Twenty First Century' has received numerous accolades, including being a New York Times #1 Bestseller and winning the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of 'Capital in the Twenty First Century' is the first edition.
- Q: What makes this book a significant read in economic literature? A: The book's extensive research, unique data analysis, and Piketty's insights into the structures of capital and inequality make it a crucial contribution to economic literature.