The economy of inequalities

The increase in inequalities generated by unchecked capitalism is the subject of this book. Why should a group of rich heirs have an income denied to those who only have their labor? Thomas Piketty, the "modern Marx" according to 'The Economist', is shaking up the world of economic and social thought with his proposals. For the author, it is necessary to redistribute better because inequality is an obstacle to development. For this, it is not enough to look at who pays, or how moderate or ambitious a redistributive policy is: its impact on the entire economic system must also be considered, and the advantages and disadvantages of each measure discussed.

The increase in inequalities generated by unchecked capitalism is the subject of this book. Why should a group of rich heirs have an income denied to those who only have their labor? Thomas Piketty, the "modern Marx" according to 'The Economist', is shaking up the world of economic and social thought with his proposals. For the author, it is necessary to redistribute better because inequality is an obstacle to development. For this, it is not enough to look at who pays, or how moderate or ambitious a redistributive policy is: its impact on the entire economic system must also be considered, and the advantages and disadvantages of each measure discussed.