Richest 2% own 'half the wealth'
The report, says that the poorer half of the world's population own barely 1% of global wealth.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/6211250.stm
Richest tenth own 85% of world's assets
In terms of wealth distribution the US was among the most unequal, whereas Japan had one of the lowest levels of inequality.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,3-2488836,00.html
Michael T Klare : The post-abundance era
At least some strata of the global population will continue to experience an increase in personal wealth in the 21st century, but the sense of abundance that characterized the late 20th century is likely to evaporate for the great majority of us.
http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Global_Economy/HL07Dj03.html
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/6211250.stm
Richest tenth own 85% of world's assets
In terms of wealth distribution the US was among the most unequal, whereas Japan had one of the lowest levels of inequality.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,3-2488836,00.html
Michael T Klare : The post-abundance era
At least some strata of the global population will continue to experience an increase in personal wealth in the 21st century, but the sense of abundance that characterized the late 20th century is likely to evaporate for the great majority of us.
http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Global_Economy/HL07Dj03.html
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rudkla - 7. Dez, 14:38
