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Just 0.001% hold three times the wealth of poorest half of humanity, report finds (www.theguardian.com)
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Fewer than 60,000 people – 0.001% of the world’s population – control three times as much wealth as the entire bottom half of humanity, according to a report that argues global inequality has reached such extremes that urgent action has become essential.

The authoritative World Inequality Report 2026, based on data compiled by 200 researchers, also found that the top 10% of income-earners earn more than the other 90% combined, while the poorest half captures less than 10% of total global earnings.

Wealth – the value of people’s assets – was even more concentrated than income, or earnings from work and investments, the report found, with the richest 10% of the world’s population owning 75% of wealth and the bottom half just 2%.

In almost every region, the top 1% was wealthier than the bottom 90% combined, the report found, with wealth inequality increasing rapidly around the world.

“The result is a world in which a tiny minority commands unprecedented financial power, while billions remain excluded from even basic economic stability,” the authors, led by Ricardo Gómez-Carrera of the Paris School of Economics, wrote.

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[-] Maggoty@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Sure, and what do you call a doctor without an employer?

Either rich or unemployed.

If they don't come from money then they aren't going to work for themselves until late in their career. Just like good trades people. Having toys doesn't mean shit if your existence is still predicated on employment.

[-] Maeve@kbin.earth 1 points 1 day ago

Then maybe they shouldn't be class traitors. Same with tech workers, nurses, cops, etc.

And maybe if a doctor can save a life, they should do that and take up bills with the state.

[-] Maggoty@lemmy.world 1 points 21 hours ago

Living inside the system is not consent to the system. Comparing doctors to cops is ridiculous. Cops entire reason for existence is to defend the system.

[-] Maeve@kbin.earth 1 points 19 hours ago

You can save a life and let someone die. I disagree.

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