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A Brief History of Equality by Thomas Piketty — WisdomDeck honest review
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A Brief History of Equality

by Thomas Piketty

Piketty's short, optimistic version: the long march toward equality since 1780 and how to continue it. Accessible entry point.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Equality has advanced.
  2. Progress is political.
  3. Keep going.

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