Thomas Piketty

Economist Piketty Backtracks on Inequality Theory
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Economist Piketty Backtracks on Inequality Theory

In a forthcoming paper, Thomas Piketty argues that political shocks, institutional changes, and economic development play a major role in wealth inequality.
By Matthew Heller | March 9, 2015
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Executive Pay: The Final Reckoning
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Executive Pay: The Final Reckoning

When bosses die in office, their true value is revealed.
By Economist Staff | September 4, 2014
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Piketty Fever: Bigger than Marx
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Piketty Fever: Bigger than Marx

A wonky book on inequality becomes a blockbuster.
By Economist Staff | May 6, 2014
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