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Capital in the Twenty-First Century

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What’s it about?

A sweeping historical analysis of wealth inequality, revealing how capitalism's natural tendency to concentrate riches threatens democracy and social mobility.

You’ll learn

  • Wealth concentration is capitalism's default state
  • Inherited wealth outpaces earned income
  • Extreme inequality undermines democracy
  • Progressive taxation can regulate capital