Thomas Piketty
Thomas Piketty is a French economist known for his work on wealth and income inequality, particularly through his bestselling book 'Capital in the Twenty-First Century.' His research has sparked global debates about economic disparity and the role of taxation in addressing it.
Born on May 07, 1971 (54 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 54,668 | $2,700,000 | 2,261$ |
| Iraq | 1 | 7.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 40,222,493 | 56,177 | $170,000 | 237$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 24,124 | $2,700,000 | 959$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 38,137 | 28 | $6,900 | 5$ |
| Totals | 4 | 173,420,152 | 134,997 | $5,576,900 | 3,462$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Liechtenstein:
Thomas Piketty is mentioned in the context of high-level dialogues on equality.
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United Kingdom:
Thomas Piketty wants to take social protest and popular pressure further to deliver climate action.
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France:
Thomas Piketty discusses the unprecedented financial fragility of the United States and its implications for global trade.
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Iraq:
Thomas Piketty's work on capital in the 21st century is referenced in relation to tax laws.
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Switzerland:
Thomas Piketty popularized the prevailing narrative of inequality discussed in the article.
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Greece:
French economist Thomas Piketty notes that inherited wealth increases economic and social inequalities.
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Haiti:
Thomas Piketty is a French economist known for his research on economic inequalities.
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France:
Thomas Piketty criticizes the Senate's opposition to the wealth tax for the ultra-rich, highlighting their lack of historical perspective.
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Taiwan:
Thomas Piketty's findings on income inequality were referenced in a recent paper about Taiwan.
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Ireland:
Leading French economist Thomas Piketty puts it bluntly: 'Let’s state it outright: France owes approximately €30 billion to Haiti, and should immediately start restitution talks.'
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