Piketty, Thomas
Capital in the Twenty-First Century
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674979857
- author:
- Piketty, Thomas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harvard University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 816
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 4.3 x 21.6 cm
- Genre:
- Business, Finance & Law, Biographies & Histories, Business & Economic History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A magnum opus of modern economics, Capital in the Twenty-First Century is a sweeping account of rising inequality over the past two centuries. Thomas Piketty's groundbreaking work challenges conventional wisdom and offers a new perspective on the economic history of our time. Piketty's book is a triumph of economic history over theoretical modeling, bringing a fresh perspective to the study of inequality. With its scale and sweep, it brings us back to the founders of political economy, shedding new light on the forces that shape our world. a worthwhile read for anyone interested in understanding the defining issues of our era, Capital in the Twenty-First Century is a book that nobody can afford to ignore.