Tag #Economic Inequality

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North Macedonia: Minimum Living Costs Rise Despite Government Price Controls

The minimum living cost for a four-member family in North Macedonia increased by 391 denars in January 2024, reaching 63,252 denars, despite a government initiative to lower prices; the Trade Union of Macedonia (SSM) claims this indicates inflation is above 10 percent, far exceeding the official rat...

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Global Billionaire Wealth Soars as Poverty Stagnates

Oxfam's report reveals a global surge in billionaire wealth, reaching 2,769 individuals in 2022, while poverty remains stagnant and hunger rises; Germany, with 130 billionaires, sees 71 percent of their wealth originating from inheritance, highlighting a growing inequality.

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Global Billionaire Wealth Surges by $2 Trillion in 2024

Global billionaire wealth increased by $2 trillion in 2024, three times faster than in 2023, with a significant portion inherited, fueling concerns about inequality and political influence, particularly with the upcoming wealthy Trump administration.

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Billionaire Wealth Soars to \$15 Trillion Amidst Global Poverty

Global billionaire wealth increased by \$2 trillion in 2024 to \$15 trillion, while 44% of the world's population lives on less than \$6.85 a day, according to an Oxfam report released before the World Economic Forum in Davos.

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LA Wildfires Devastate Low-Wage Immigrant Workers

Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County have caused over 50% revenue loss for Ocean Housekeeping, a cleaning service employing recent immigrants, highlighting the economic vulnerability of low-wage essential workers who often lack social protections and English proficiency. The fires destroyed m...

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Diverse American Economic Perspectives on the Trump Administration

Americans express diverse economic concerns and expectations regarding the Trump administration, with some fearing financial instability and others anticipating positive economic outlooks based on personal experiences.

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Labour's Levelling Up Shift Faces Deep Regional Divides

The Labour government renamed the Department for Levelling Up, shifting its focus to national living standards; however, a Centre for Cities report reveals persistent regional economic inequalities, with London workers earning 68% more than those in Burnley, highlighting challenges for Labour's appr...

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Australian Billionaires' Wealth Soars, Sparking Calls for Wealth Tax

Oxfam Australia reveals that Australia's 47 billionaires, whose wealth increased by A$28 billion in 2024, enjoy an average hourly income exceeding 1,300 times the national average, prompting calls for a wealth tax to address inequality.

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Billionaire Wealth Surges to $15 Trillion Amid Stagnant Global Poverty

Oxfam's 2025 report reveals a $2 trillion surge in billionaire wealth to $15 trillion in 2024, the second-largest annual increase on record, while global poverty remains unchanged since 1990, with 44% of the population living below $6.85 per day; Oxfam attributes 60% of billionaire wealth to inherit...

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Billionaire Wealth Soars as Global Poverty Remains Stagnant

Oxfam's report reveals that billionaire wealth grew by $2 trillion in 2024, three times faster than in 2023, while global poverty remains largely unchanged since 1990, highlighting extreme wealth inequality.

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Saving for a Down Payment: Vast Time Differences Across U.S. Cities

A RealtyHop report reveals that saving for a 20% down payment on a home in New York City takes 10.85 years, while in Detroit it takes 2.53 years, highlighting vast differences in home affordability across U.S. cities, impacted by factors like income, expenses, and rising home prices.

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GoFundMe Inequity: Musician Loses Possessions in Fire

Jeri, a jazz musician and former landlord, lost all his possessions in a trailer home fire on January 8th, 2025, highlighting the inequities of disaster relief crowdfunding where those without significant online presence struggle to receive aid.

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