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Economics of Inequality by Thomas Piketty (2015, Hardcover)
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PublisherHarvard University Press
ISBN-100674504801
ISBN-139780674504806
eBay Product ID (ePID)211323769
Product Key Features
Number of Pages160 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameEconomics of Inequality
Publication Year2015
SubjectEconomic History, Sociology / General, Economics / General, Public Policy / Economic Policy, Economics / Theory
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaPolitical Science, Social Science, Business & Economics
AuthorThomas Piketty
FormatHardcover
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Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight20 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2015-008813
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsIn a work that is aligned with but antecedent to his grand synthesis, Capital in the Twenty-First Century , French economist Piketty examines the structural causes of inequality'e¦A discussion worth having and a book worth reading., Piketty's The Economics of Inequality is an excellent book and a great companion to Capital . This book is a remarkable mix of extensive data, attention to theory, and concern for policy., In a work that is aligned with but antecedent to his grand synthesis, Capital in the Twenty-First Century , French economist Piketty examines the structural causes of inequality... A discussion worth having and a book worth reading., Even a brief guide to basic concepts in Piketty's field of study can remind you, at every turn, that something profound is going on within the global economic system. The data, especially the data from recent decades, does not conceal the tale...Avarice and plunder play no part in the language of economics, but they too are causes and consequences of the phenomena Piketty describes. In some respects, his work is an assault on the kind of cult thinking that these days passes for economic and political analysis., In a work that is aligned with but antecedent to his grand synthesis, Capital in the Twenty-First Century , French economist Piketty examines the structural causes of inequality... A discussion worth having and a book worth reading. -- Kirkus Reviews Piketty's The Economics of Inequality is an excellent book and a great companion to Capital . This book is a remarkable mix of extensive data, attention to theory, and concern for policy. -- Axel Gosseries, Fund for Scientific Research (FRS-FNRS) and University of Louvain (UCL) If Piketty is right, inequality is increasing and cannot be cured by the free market; we must understand the problem to understand how to address it. This should be required reading for every concerned citizen. -- Publishers Weekly Even a brief guide to basic concepts in Piketty's field of study can remind you, at every turn, that something profound is going on within the global economic system. The data, especially the data from recent decades, does not conceal the tale...Avarice and plunder play no part in the language of economics, but they too are causes and consequences of the phenomena Piketty describes. In some respects, his work is an assault on the kind of cult thinking that these days passes for economic and political analysis. -- Ian Bell Glasgow Herald Piketty's The Economics of Inequality , which acts as a primer, provides a useful starting point for a wide audience. -- Tom Healy Irish Times Translated into English for the first time, it offers an exceptionally clear, cogent, and coherent discussion of economic inequality. -- Richard N. Cooper Foreign Affairs, If Piketty is right, inequality is increasing and cannot be cured by the free market; we must understand the problem to understand how to address it. This should be required reading for every concerned citizen.
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Dewey Decimal339.2/2
Table Of ContentCover Title Copyright Contents Note to the Reader Introduction Different Types of Income Wage Inequality International Comparisons Income Inequality International Comparisons Inequalities in Time and Space The Historical Evolution of Inequality From Laws of History to Uncertainties From Wages to Incomes Inequality with Respect to Employment Chapter 2. Capital-Labor Inequality The Question of Capital/Labor Substitution A Compromise between Short-Term and Long-Term Theories? The Dynamics of the Distribution of Capital The Theory of Perfect Credit and Convergence The Problem of Capital Market Imperfections Inequality of Wages and Human Capital The Explanatory Power of the Theory of Human Capital How to Redistribute Labor Income Where Does Human Capital Inequality Come From? The Social Determination of Wage Inequality The Role of Unions in Setting Wages The Monopsony Power of Employers Efficiency Wages and Fair Wages Average and Marginal Rates of Redistribution Just Fiscal Redistribution Efficient Redistribution Redistribution and Social Insurance Redistribution and Demand Abbreviations Contents in Detail Index
SynopsisSuccinct, 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., Thomas Piketty--whose Capital in the Twenty-First Century pushed inequality to the forefront of public debate--wrote The Economics of Inequality as an introduction to the conceptual and factual background necessary for interpreting changes in economic inequality over time. This concise text has established itself as an indispensable guide for students and general readers in France, where it has been regularly updated and revised. Translated by Arthur Goldhammer, The Economics of Inequality now appears in English for the first time. Piketty begins by explaining how inequality evolves and how economists measure it. In subsequent chapters, he explores variances in income and ownership of capital and the variety of policies used to reduce these gaps. Along the way, with characteristic clarity and precision, he introduces key ideas about the relationship between labor and capital, the effects of different systems of taxation, the distinction between "historical" and "political" time, the impact of education and technological change, the nature of capital markets, the role of unions, and apparent tensions between the pursuit of efficiency and the pursuit of fairness. Succinct, accessible, and authoritative, this is the ideal place to start for those who want to understand the fundamental issues at the heart of one of the most pressing concerns in contemporary economics and politics.
LC Classification NumberHB523.P54713 2015
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Good Intro to Piketty
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