The Great Redistribution: The Project of Democratic Socialism

This article provides a thorough analysis of Thomas Piketty's proposal for building democratic socialism. The text challenges mainstream economics, arguing that drastic wealth inequality is not a natural state but the result of specific ideological and legal choices. The author explores mechanisms such as progressive taxation, wealth socialization, and participatory social ownership, which aim to dismantle the contemporary rentier regime. The work combines a historical analysis of the Great Redistribution of 1914-1980 with modern demands for global fiscal justice and reparations. This is essential reading for those seeking the intellectual foundations for a more egalitarian and equitable socioeconomic order.