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A 700page economics tome about income inequality isnt an obvious hit, but it currently tops the list of bestselling books on amazon. As soon as it was released in september 20, the book made frontpage news in all the major french print media, and piketty made the rounds on television as well. Economist thomas piketty says no thanks to frances top honor. A 700 page economics tome about income inequality isnt an obvious hit, but it currently tops the list of bestselling books on amazon. Thomas piketty turns marx on his head the new york times. The tome, by french economist thomas piketty, has shot up the charts. Heidi moore, why is thomas pikettys 700page book a bestseller. Thomas piketty is a french economist who has written a 700page economics tome about global wealth inequality called capital in the twentyfirst century. Seven years ago the french economist thomas piketty released capital in. Not every book can bring academic economists, businesspeople, students, central bankers, politicians, policymakers, and social activists into a conversation about the future of capitalism. French economist s capital and ideology expands on themes in capital in the 21st century, which sold 2m copies. Why is a french economists 700page b ook so popular. The unlikely bestseller, clocking in at nearly 700 pages, is already serving as an. The book was written originally in french and released there last year.

In america the online retailer has run out of the 700page hardcover. Why economist thomas piketty has scared the pants off the. Capital in the twentyfirst century piketty was born to militant trotskyite parents and was later politically affiliated with the french socialist party. French economist thomas pikettys talk on inequality draws. The numberone book on isnt a guide to green juice or an erotic romance novel. No, the top seller on amazon right now is a 700page book, translated from french, about rising inequality and the state of modern capitalism. Thomas piketty is back with a new economics book and its even weightier than his 20 700 page bestseller capital in. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Bernie sanders will be good for american economy, top. Why is a french economists 700page book so popular.

A 700page tome about inequality by a french economist has become a blockbuster hit on amazon, outselling game of thrones, two versions of disneys frozen, and the 10day green smoothie. The french reception of capital in the twentyfirst century offers a glimpse of the nature of economic debate in france. It was initially published in french as le capital au xxie siecle in august 20. Thomas pikettys book, capital in the twentyfirst century. An unlikely literary sensation in the last decade was a 700page book by a previously littleknown french economist, tracing the last two centuries of rising income inequality and growing. Nor need one ask the last time a 700page book written by a french socialist received a. Thomas pikettys capital in the twentyfirst century, a 700page economic tome on the dangers of rising income inequality, is the summers most unread book, according to a totally nonscientific analysis conducted by a mathematics professor and published by the wall street journal. It seems safe to say that capital in the twentyfirst century, the magnum opus of the french economist thomas piketty, will be the most important economics book of the year. It focuses on wealth and income inequality in europe and the united states since the 18th century. Economist pikettys latest book a 1,200 page tome about.

French economist thomas piketty rejects legion of honor. Thomas piketty is a french economist whose capital in the twentyfirst century has swept american discourse. After all, its 700 pages long, translated from french, and analyzes centuries of data on wealth and economic growth. But unlike most dense economics tomes, this one went to number one at amazon and has entered the new york times bestseller list. Capital in the twentyfirst century, written by the french economist thomas piketty, was published in french in 20 and in english in march. French economists book tops amazon a 700page tome praised as one of the most important economic works in recent years is outselling game of thrones on amazon. His new book, capital and ideology, weighs in at more than 1,000 pages. French economist thomas pikettys book, capital in the twentyfirst century, has become a sensation. But the book, from economist thomas piketty, is now no. It is the economics book that took the world by storm. Not many people got past page 26 of pikettys book huffpost. Thomas pikettys capital in the 21st century 700 pages of economic. Piketty said during his book tour, wealth concentration looks.

Its time to go beyond capitalism, piketty told a french publication. Economist and bestselling author thomas piketty discusses. Umkcs stephanie kelton named chief economist umkc today. A french economist turning in a book of 640 closelyargued pages might not sound like author of the month, but capital in the twentyfirst century is one of. Slavery and capitalism the chronicle of higher education.

The new book by economist thomas piketty, capital in the. He is a professor directeur detudes at the school for advanced studies in the social sciences ehess, associate chair at the paris school of economics and centennial professor at the international inequalities institute, which is part of the london school. The causes of economic inequality seven pillars institute. Thomas pikettys new war and peacesized book published on thursday. Frances rock star economist thomas piketty turns down. Capital in the twentyfirst century is a 20 book by french economist thomas piketty. This ridiculously farleft economist is candy for liberals.