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Piketty: The Origins of Wealth Inequality

Piketty: The Origins of Wealth Inequality

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May 22, 20148m 9s

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Show Notes

The uneven distribution of wealth is one of the most debated issues in contemporary politics and economics. In a recently published, best-selling book, Thomas Piketty, explains the historical forces which have resulted in this inequality, and why a global tax on wealth could be the solution.