Chronicles: On Our Troubled Times - Thomas Piketty (Book)

Title: Chronicles: On Our Troubled Times

Author: Thomas Piketty

Publisher: Viking (Penguin Books)

Date Published: May 24, 2016

Category: Non-fiction / Economics / Political Commentary

Chronicles: On Our Troubled Times is a curated collection of Thomas Piketty’s newspaper columns from 2008 to 2015, originally published in France’s Libération. In these concise essays, Piketty examines the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, the rise of inequality, and the challenges facing modern democracies. He advocates for greater fiscal transparency, progressive taxation, and democratic accountability, aiming to address systemic disparities in wealth and power.

This work complements Piketty’s earlier book, Capital in the Twenty-First Century, by offering accessible insights into contemporary economic and political issues. It serves as a timely reflection on the state of global affairs and the need for equitable reforms.