The ultra-rich got richer as Covid worsened wealth divide, says study
Twenty-five years ago, billionaires controlled 1% of the world’s wealth. Now, 3.5% is in their hands
07 December 2021 - 20:49
The share of global wealth held by billionaires surged to a record during the Covid-19 crisis, according to a group founded by French economist Thomas Piketty. ..
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