Wealth distribution, elasticity of substitution, and Piketty: an anti-dual Pasinetti economy

This paper examines the evolution of wealth distribution between workers and capitalists. It shows that under competitive conditions, and when factors elasticity of substitution is high enough to ensure endogenous growth, capitalistsíshare of total wealth asymptotically tends to one if they have a higher propensity to save than workers. It is also shown that a tax on capital income shifts wealth distribution in workersí favor and makes any level of wealth concentration feasible.