Published by Oxfam International on January 25, 2021, this report discusses the Covid-19 pandemic’s impact on inequality in countries worldwide. The report notes that the … Covid-19 The Inequality VirusRead more
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Inequality in medieval Cambridge was ‘recorded on the bones’ of its residents
Social inequality was “recorded on the bones” of Cambridge’s medieval residents, according to a new study of hundreds of human remains excavated from three very … Inequality in medieval Cambridge was ‘recorded on the bones’ of its residentsRead more
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Mega-rich recoup COVID-losses in record-time yet billions will live in poverty for at least a decade
The 1,000 richest people on the planet recouped their COVID-19 losses within just nine months, but it could take more than a decade for the … Mega-rich recoup COVID-losses in record-time yet billions will live in poverty for at least a decadeRead more
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The Wealth Inequality Virus is Surging
If money is the source of happiness, and having more money means more happiness, some of our multi-billionaire friends have reached unprecedented levels of happiness … The Wealth Inequality Virus is SurgingRead more
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The richer you are, the more likely you’ll social distance
The higher a person’s income, the more likely they were to protect themselves at the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic in the United States, … The richer you are, the more likely you’ll social distanceRead more
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How the Richest 1 Percent Came Out Big Winners in the Covid Relief Bill
Hidden in the bill combining Covid relief and government spending is a cool $200 billion in tax breaks. An estimated $120 billion of those tax … How the Richest 1 Percent Came Out Big Winners in the Covid Relief BillRead more
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Wages for the top 0.1% grew more than twice as fast, up a spectacular 345.2%
Newly available wage data tell a familiar story: In every period since 1979, wages for the bottom 90% were continuously redistributed upward to the top … Wages for the top 0.1% grew more than twice as fast, up a spectacular 345.2%Read more
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Land inequality is rising in most countries
The report, Uneven Ground: land inequality at the heart of unequal societies, is the first of its kind, shedding new light on the scale and … Land inequality is rising in most countriesRead more
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World’s Most Famous Photograph of Inequality
As a photographer working in the field of aerial imaging and urban environments, I frequently need to distance myself from my subject matter, either via … World’s Most Famous Photograph of InequalityRead more
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Wealth of Richest Surges Past $1 Trillion Since Pandemic Hit
Of this group, 29 billionaires have seen their wealth double since March 2020. There are 36 additional billionaires in the U.S. since March 2020. There … Wealth of Richest Surges Past $1 Trillion Since Pandemic HitRead more