Emmanuel Saez

About the Author

Emmanuel Saez is a renowned economist and professor at the University of California, Berkeley, where he has dedicated his career to unraveling the complexities of income inequality and tax policy. A leading voice in the study of economic disparities, Saez collaborates closely with Nobel laureate Thomas Piketty, drawing on vast datasets to expose how wealth concentrates among the elite. His groundbreaking research has influenced policymakers worldwide, advocating for progressive taxation to foster a more equitable society. In his acclaimed book, The Triumph of Injustice: How the Rich Dodge Taxes and How to Make Them Pay, Saez demystifies the mechanisms of tax avoidance and proposes bold reforms to ensure the wealthy contribute fairly. Through rigorous analysis and accessible prose, he empowers readers to understand and challenge systemic injustices in modern economies.