Steven N. Durlauf (@sndurlauf)

10 books on aspects of inequality published over the last 3 years that I have found especially valuable. 1. Guido Alfani, As Gods Among Men: A History of the Rich in the West Splendid long run history of the "extreme right tail". Guido and I had a great conversation on The Inequality Podcast <a...

4 political theory/philosophy books that I read in 2025 which are especially valuable on inequality and justice. 1. Daniel Halliday, The Inheritance of Wealth: Justice, Equality, & the Right to Bequeath Daniel Halliday develops a broad ranging set of arguments in favor of strong limits to inherit...

9 Favorite history books of 2025 1. Capitalism: A Global History, by Sven Beckert ...