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Heather Boushey
ISBN 9780674237889
Rs. 1,280
Harvard University Press
After Piketty
Who it's for: Readers interested in economics, inequality, and policy debates
"After Piketty: The Agenda for Economics and Inequality" is a pivotal collection of essays that critically examines and expands upon Thomas Piketty's influential work on wealth accumulation and rising inequality. Edited by Heather Boushey, J. Bradford DeLong, and Marshall Steinbaum, this volume brings together leading economists to explore how inequality can be better integrated into contemporary economic thinking and policy debates.Why You Should Read? Explores the profound impact of Thomas Piketty's work on economic discourse and policy. Offers diverse perspectives from economists on the causes and consequences of wealth inequality. Highlights the need for improved wealth data and understanding inequality in the United States. Includes a direct response from Thomas Piketty himself, engaging with the presented critiques and extensions.
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- Critically examines Piketty's influential work on wealth and inequality
- Brings together leading economists offering diverse perspectives
- Highlights the need for improved wealth data and understanding inequality in the US
- Includes a direct response from Thomas Piketty to the critiques
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Questions about this book
What is the book about?
It is a collection of essays that critically examine and expand upon Thomas Piketty's work on wealth accumulation and rising inequality, aiming to better integrate inequality into economic thinking and policy.
Who are the editors?
The editors are Heather Boushey, J. Bradford DeLong, and Marshall Steinbaum.
Does Thomas Piketty respond to the essays?
Yes, the book includes a direct response from Thomas Piketty engaging with the critiques and extensions presented.
What is the main focus of the essays?
The essays explore the causes and consequences of wealth inequality, and highlight the need for improved wealth data, particularly in the United States.