First published 2016
The global financial crisis has shaken the world's wealthiest to the core. As the fallout ripples through society, economist Thomas Piketty examines the stark inequality that lies at the heart of the meltdown. Cutting through the media noise, he lays bare the systemic flaws that allowed unchecked greed to push economies to the brink. Now, democratic nations must grapple with tough questions: How do we rein in the excesses of the elite? Can we build a fairer, more resilient system from the rubble?
Genres: politics, economics, non-fiction, finance
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: investigative-journalism, social-commentary
Setting: Europe
Period: 21st century
224 pages · Paperback