Equality Is a Struggle

“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 “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