The French economist reflects on the reaction to his best-selling book, whether economists are wasting their time with useless math, and why he thinks climate change is the next frontier of inequality. November 18, 2015 Jake J. Smith It's been a year since Thomas Piketty's Capital in the 21st Century took the English-speaking world by storm. On this episode of Radio Harris, the French economist reflects on the reaction to his book, whether economists are wasting their time with useless math, and why he thinks climate change is the next frontier of inequality. To make sure you never miss a new episode of Radio Harris, subscribe on iTunesor follow us on SoundCloud! Upcoming Events More events Data and Policy Summer Scholars Program (DPSS): Deep-Dive Conversation with Jose Macias and Alexandra Sobczynski Mon., May 06, 2024 | 7:30 PM International Policy Action Lab Mini Class with Austin Wright Tue., May 07, 2024 | 6:00 AM Driving Policy Innovation in the Social Sector in India: Lunch Conversation with Luis Miranda Tue., May 07, 2024 | 12:30 PM Harris School of Public Policy (The Keller Center), Room 2112 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States