Thomas Piketty Quotes

We know something about billionaire consumption, but it is hard to measure some of it. Some billionaires are consuming politicians, others consume reporters, and some consume academics...

Thomas Piketty

They (economists) must set aside their contempt for other disciplines and their absurd claim to greater scientific legitimacy, despite the fact that they know almost nothing about anything.

Thomas Piketty

Protectionism does not produce wealth, and free trade and economic openness are ultimately in everyone’s interest

Thomas Piketty

Once constituted, capital reproduces itself faster than output increases. The past devours the future.

Thomas Piketty