Capital in the Twenty-First Century

explaining charts in prose does not make for a good read

Vital, and worth the 1,000+ page slog. The data is excellent. The difference between income disparity and wealth disparity is worth the effort alone.

I originally read this when it was new, but decided to reread in advance of reading some of Piketty's other books, as I remembered very little of it beyond r>g. It's a slow read, thanks to the mountain of data presented in it, but well worth the time to read. Easily one of the most important books of the last decade.

Ganske tung bok, men anbefaler den likevel. Spesielt de to siste delene, som er mer rettet mot konkret handling, var nyttige for meg. Boka er innom mange ulike aspekter ved kapitalisme og skjevfordeling av midler som jeg tror er vel så relevante i dag som da boka kom ut. Skulle ønske at miljøperspektivet ble utdypet noe mer, tror akkurat dette har økt sin aktualitet i størst grad.

What I liked:
Based on solid research and data, tackles problems in a systematic approach, very insightful, easygoing and simplified, and the use of novels and historical pop-cult references to compres economic values.

What I didn't like:
He discussed 20th century economic way more than the 21st, even though I understand that we must look back to look forward but I'd have loved to indulge in more futuristic discussions and scenarios.

Who should read it:
Anyone interested in socioeconomics even without any previous background

1-line summary:
A progressive global tax on capital in the best way to reduce inequality.

Interesting views backed with science Is always an good read.

This is not a light book to read. In some parts I revisited more than once during my first read through. I listened to from beginning to endit 3 times. It is solid research explaining how or economic system works. I great read.

This was really difficult to finish, but ultimately I found it very satisfying, like running a marathon or having sex while drunk.

I'm convinced.