Poverty and Wealth disparity have become global issues, which present a growing threat to the world. Professor Thomas Piketty, a public intellectual and author of the best-selling book Capital in the Twenty-First Century (2013), will offer thought-provoking views and novel ideas on the phenomena of rising inequality and globalisation, as well as their implications for wealth distribution.

Also joining the dialogue with Professor Piketty will be:

	Mr Antony Leung Kam-chung, GBS, JP Convenor, Big Education Platform
	Mr Leong Cheung Executive Director, Charities and Community, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
	Professor Lui Tai-lok, JP Vice President (Research & Development) and Director of the Academy of Hong Kong Studies, EdUHK

Should there be any queries, please contact Ms Connie Ching (Tel. 2948 8944 / Email: hyching@eduhk.hk).