Thomas Piketty
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French economist known for research on income and wealth inequality, including the book Capital in the Twenty-First Century. He is a professor at the Paris School of Economics.
Works by Thomas Piketty
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2 episodes featuring Thomas Piketty
Planet Money
Main Street owners quietly reshape wealth and policy
The episode connects overlooked business fortunes to tax advantages and regulations that can influence competition and everyday prices.
Sep 25, 2026 · 31 min
Odd Lots
America’s hidden business owners reshape the wealth gap
The episode shows how private business owners, tax structures, and inherited networks have expanded wealth and political influence beyond famous billionaires.
Sep 18, 2026 · 1h 8m