As the world’s corporate and political elite convened in Davos, Switzerland for the first winter World Economic Forum in three years, an analysis published Monday … Every Billionaire Is a Policy FailureRead more
Inequality
India’s 20 Largest Profit Generators Are Earning 80% Of the Nation’s Profits
India’s smallest businesses epitomise the rise of a new, more efficient economy We are seeing the rise of a new, more efficient, more digital and … India’s 20 Largest Profit Generators Are Earning 80% Of the Nation’s ProfitsRead more
Wealth Inequality Increased From 2000 to 2021
In most countries around the world, wealth inequality decreased from the beginning of the 21st century, but that trend was reversed in some places. The … Wealth Inequality Increased From 2000 to 2021Read more
Almost a million excess deaths in Britain due to decades of social inequality
Several reports published in Britain over the last few years attest to the fact that staggering levels of social inequality, fuelled by austerity policies, have … Almost a million excess deaths in Britain due to decades of social inequalityRead more
1% Of India’s Richest Control 21% Of Country’s Wealth
The UN Development Programme (UNDP) released a sobering report on various indices of human development on September 8. The report, which describes the Human Development … 1% Of India’s Richest Control 21% Of Country’s WealthRead more
Richest 1% Now Owns Over 1/3 of US Wealth
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on Tuesday published Trends in the Distribution of Family Wealth, 1989 to 2019, a report revealing that while the … Richest 1% Now Owns Over 1/3 of US WealthRead more
Is This the End of ‘Socialism for the Rich’?
Last Thursday, the International Monetary Fund spooked the markets and surprised the commentariat by chiding the U.K. Conservative government for fiscal irresponsibility. The shock was … Is This the End of ‘Socialism for the Rich’?Read more
The World’s Billionaire Population – 2021
Visualized: The World’s Billionaire Population The world’s billionaires—only 3,311 individuals—represent almost $11.8 trillion in wealth. The global billionaire population continued to grow in 2021, increasing … The World’s Billionaire Population – 2021Read more
While CEOs Make Millions and Workers Struggle, Union Surge Is Unsurprising
In just a little over six months, the number of Starbucks outlets where workers are represented by a union has spiked from zero to 165. … While CEOs Make Millions and Workers Struggle, Union Surge Is UnsurprisingRead more
Forbes, India and Pandora’s Pandemic Box
The ranks of Indian Dollar Billionaires swelled from 102 to 140 in 12 months, if the Forbes 2021 List is to be believed (and when … Forbes, India and Pandora’s Pandemic BoxRead more