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 Drop-in Application Consultation Tue., June 10, 2025 | 8:30 AM Harris Evening Master's Program Information Session Wed., June 11, 2025 | 12:00 PM Civic Leadership Academy 2026 Virtual Information Session Wed., June 18, 2025 | 12:00 PM