Thomas Piketty
French economist, author of Capital in the Twenty-First Century
Born
May 7th, 1971
53 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
France
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An economist focused on wealth and income inequality. Piketty's influential work analyzes historical economic data, providing insights into the distribution of wealth. He gained significant attention with the publication of 'Capital in the Twenty-First Century' in 2013, which explores the dynamics of income inequality and advocates for progressive taxation. Piketty's research methodology combines economic theory with empirical data, making significant contributions to the field of economics.
Authored 'Capital in the Twenty-First Century'
Analyzed long-term economic inequality
Advocated for progressive taxation policies
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