Equality Is a Struggle

Thomas Piketty is professor of economics and economic history at the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences at the Paris School of Economics. His books include Capital in the Twenty-First Century, A Brief History of Equality, and Time for Socialism: Dispatches from a World on Fire, 2016–2021. He lives in Paris, France.

“Piketty has made a distinguished career of explicating the whys and wherefores of inequality. . . . His outlook for a social democratic future is lucid and refreshingly optimistic.”—Kirkus Reviews“Piketty gives us fresh eyes with which to look at politics and economics in the UK, Europe and the US. Essential reading.”—Sophie Charara, Shortlist“In this compelling book, Piketty advocates for ecological socialism. His vision is ambitious but realistic, being based on a majestic understanding of the history of capitalism and detailed pragmatic knowledge of anti-inequality policies.”—Ha-Joon Chang, author of 23 Things They Don’t Tell You About Capitalism“A powerful case for rethinking capitalism through the lens of sustainability and inclusion. A valuable read for anyone—of all political viewpoints—interested in systemic solutions grounded in data and evidence.”—Alex Edmans, author of Grow the Pie: How Great Companies Deliver Both Purpose and Profit“Equality Is a Struggle captures the relationship between equity and the design of our political economic system. Nothing is inevitable.”—Mariana Mazzucato, author of Mission Economy: A Moonshot Guide to Changing Capitalism