Wealth & Inequality: Back to the Future

The video features a discussion with Professor Gabriel Zucman on the topic of economic inequality, focusing on wealth concentration in the US. It covers historical trends, recent research findings, and the impact of tax policies on inequality. The conversation highlights the growing disparity in wealth distribution, particularly since the 1980s, and the importance of using data to inform policy decisions. The discussion also critiques the neoliberal argument that cutting taxes on the wealthy leads to economic growth, emphasizing the need for evidence-based policy making.

What factors contributed to the decline of interest in studying inequality in the post-war period?

What has been the trend of income inequality in the US since the 1980s?

What methods did Professor Zucman and his colleague use to study wealth inequality?

What are the implications of wealth concentration on income distribution?

How did the wealth share of the top 1% in the US change from the 1970s to now?

How does the current wealth distribution compare to that of a century ago?

What role did tax policy play in the changes in wealth concentration since the 1980s?