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“Бідні наздоганяють багатих тоді, коли вони досягають такого ж рівня технологічних знань, кваліфікації та освіти, а не за рахунок перерозподілу власності.”

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Book:Capital in the Twenty First Century
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Capital in the Twenty First Century

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Thomas Piketty
Thomas Piketty

Thomas Piketty is a renowned French economist born on May 7, 1971. His research focuses on income and wealth inequality, economic growth, and capital accumulation. Piketty is known for his in-depth studies on inequality and his influential book 'Capital in the Twenty-First Century' has had a global impact. more

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