Thomas Piketty

Mentioned in 4 analyzed podcast episodes across 4 shows

An economist whose research on inequality has shaped contemporary policy discussions. Piketty's work is cited as foundational in conversations about income and wealth disparity, particularly regarding affordability crises in America. His scholarship serves as a key reference point for analysts and policymakers examining long-term inequality trends.

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Prof G Markets The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis TBPN Capitalisn't

Episode Appearances

Prof G Markets · Feb 6, 2026

The American Affordability Crisis — ft. Neera Tanden

“Economist whose work on inequality was referenced by Tanden as foundational to 15-year inequality conversation”

Housing Affordability and Zoning PolicyTariff Policy and Regressive TaxationHealthcare Cost Transparency and PBM Reform

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The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis · Jan 11, 2026

Does Work Still Matter in the Age of AI?

AI impact on employment and job transformationWealth inequality in AI-dominated economiesSoftware engineering role evolution

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TBPN · Jan 7, 2026

The legacy and future of CES, Dwarkesh’s “Capital in the 22nd Century,” Ben Thompson’s “AI and the Human Condition” | Diet TBPN

Consumer Electronics Show (CES) evolutionTech conference industry transformationiPhone launch strategy impact

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Capitalisn't · Nov 6, 2025

Why Economists Should Care About Inequality, with Branko Milanovic

“Author whose inequality work popularized discussion of wealth concentration globally”

Global Inequality and Domestic Political StabilityPredistribution vs. Redistribution Policy FrameworksDemocracy-Capitalism Relationship and Trade-offs

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