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The gap

  • 30/12/2002

Inequality within and among nations contributes to political unrest, and drives migration in search of more favourable conditions

Economic growth alone will not end poverty. The gap between rich and poor has been growing

In 1960, the world’s wealthiest 20 per cent earned 30 times more than the world’s poorest 20 per cent. In 1999, this disparity worsened

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