Summary & Analysis - Capital In The Twenty-First Century: Based On The Book By Thomas Piketty

SUMMARY & ANALYSIS

CAPITAL IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY

BASED ON THE BOOK BY THOMAS PIKETTY

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CONTENT

Introduction: Inequality and Economic Analysis

Income and Capital: Definitions and Global Distribution

Growth: Illusions and Realities

The Metamorphoses of Capital

From Old Europe to the New World

The Capital/Income Ratio over the Long Run

The Capital-Labor Split in the Twenty-First Century

Inequality and Concentration: Preliminary Bearings

Global Wealth Inequality in the Twenty-First Century

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

"Capital in the Twenty-First Century" by Thomas Piketty analyzes wealth and income inequality in Europe and the .U.S. from the eighteenth century to the present. Piketty explores how capital accumulation and distribution impact society, examining historical data to reveal trends. The book emphasizes the capital to income ratio, its determinants, and its effects on social structure. Piketty discusses the inherent instability of capitalism and the increasing concentration of wealth. Through literature and economics, the study investigates the long-term evolution of wealth and proposes potential policy responses for a more equitable distribution.

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Release date

Audiobook: 1 March 2025