Piketty's book raises important questions concerning the dynamics of modern capitalist economies and the causes of increasing wealth inequality. This article discusses the analytical core of his argument and evaluates the strength of criticisms raised by some commentators. The main thrust of Picketty's argument is not impaired by these criticism. This article illustrates the reasons.

Capital in the Twenty-First Century / Costabile, Lilia. - In: ECONOMIA POLITICA. - ISSN 1120-2890. - 32:3(2015), pp. 377-385. [10.1007/s40888-015-0020-0]

Capital in the Twenty-First Century

COSTABILE, LILIA
2015

Abstract

Piketty's book raises important questions concerning the dynamics of modern capitalist economies and the causes of increasing wealth inequality. This article discusses the analytical core of his argument and evaluates the strength of criticisms raised by some commentators. The main thrust of Picketty's argument is not impaired by these criticism. This article illustrates the reasons.
2015
Capital in the Twenty-First Century / Costabile, Lilia. - In: ECONOMIA POLITICA. - ISSN 1120-2890. - 32:3(2015), pp. 377-385. [10.1007/s40888-015-0020-0]
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