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What does it mean?
The gap between the world richest and poorest is growing both between nations and within them.
In plain terms
Wealth inequality is increasing globally and inside countries.
What can you take from it?
Wealth inequality is a major universal problem requiring attention.

Where it applies

  • economic policy
  • global development
  • social justice

Putting it to work

  • tax reform
  • global aid programs

Questions to consider

  • What causes wealth gaps to widen?
  • How can societies address inequality?

Another view

Economic growth can sometimes coexist with rising inequality.

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