EU politics
Thomas Piketty: Can the left unite on Europe?
The problem is that the EU simply is not capable of solving the problems of the union. Read here
Thomas Piketty
Economics
Thomas Piketty: Reconstructing internationalism
Can we restore positive meaning to the idea of internationalism? Yes, but on condition that we turn our backs on the ideology of unfettered free trade which has till now guided globalisation and adopt a […]
Economics
Thomas Piketty: Confronting racism, repairing history
The wave of mobilisation against racism and racial discrimination poses a crucial question: that of reparations for a past history involving slavery and colonisation. This is an issue which has still not been fully confronted. […]
Climate Crisis
Thomas Piketty: The age of green money
Could the Covid-19 crisis accelerate the adoption of a new, more equitable and more sustainable development model? The answer is yes, but under certain conditions. Read here
Climate Crisis
Thomas Piketty – “The Current Economic System is Not Working when it comes to Solving Inequality”
Following a recent event at LSE, Thomas Piketty took questions from LSE staff, students and members of the public on inequality and his latest book, Capital and Ideology. Thomas Piketty is Professor at EHESS and at […]
Economics
Thomas Piketty: After the climate denial, the inequality denial
In the wake of the denial of global warming, now on the wane, at least superficially, are we at present witnessing the denial of the rise in inequality? Read here
Austerity
Thomas Piketty – France: Several universal retirement schemes are possible
Could we possibly have a reasoned debate about the several alternative retirement schemes? To judge from the government’s attitude, one might well doubt it. The current government is endeavouring to restrict the discussion to the […]
Economics
Capital in the 21st Century by Thomas Piketty
Book Review by Michael Roberts Back in 2014, French economist Thomas Piketty published a blockbuster book, Capital in the 21st century. Repeating the name of Marx’s Capital, the implication of the title was that it […]
Climate Crisis
Thomas Piketty: Towards a circular economy
The idea of the circular economy frequently brings to mind issues of recycling waste and materials and making moderate use of natural resources. But if a new system is to emerge which is sustainable and […]
Economics
Michael Roberts – Capital not ideology
A brilliant read, as Michael Roberts writes a critical, yet very respectful and straightforward review of Thomas Piketty’s new opus , “Capital in the 21st Century”. Michael Roberts is an Economist in the City of […]