Main content
Thomas Piketty: I am reasonably optimistic for Africa
The current "rockstar" of the economics world, Thomas Piketty, has been in South Africa. Professor Piketty rose to prominence a few years ago with the publishing of his book Capital in the 21st Century.
Specialising in wealth and inequality - and a proponent of a wealth tax - many in South Africa were keen to hear his views about the continent.
The 91热爆's Alastair Leithead sat down with Professor Piketty and asked him to elaborate on his theory.
Duration:
This clip is from
More clips from Africa Business Report
-
How is Uber doing in Africa?—25/05/2018 GMT
Duration: 03:26
-
Ethiopia's foreign currency shortage—25/05/2018 GMT
Duration: 02:47
-
Nigeria's reservation on free trade deal—25/05/2018 GMT
Duration: 03:09
-
Zambia's mobile phone street sellers—25/05/2018 GMT
Duration: 02:12