cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/24493416

Summary

Oxfam’s 2024 inequality report revealed a record $2 trillion increase in billionaire wealth, reaching $15 trillion, while global poverty rates remain stagnant.

The top 1% own 45% of all wealth, and 44% of people live on less than $6.85 daily.

Oxfam predicts five trillionaires within a decade, citing inheritance and cronyism as key wealth drivers. Elon Musk may become the first trillionaire by 2027.

Oxfam calls for tax reform, monopoly regulation, and income redistribution to address inequality.

Critics warn unchecked wealth concentration threatens democracy and economic fairness.

  • sunzu2
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    12 hours ago

    Better people deserve their hard earned wealth. All of these resentful losers need to work harder.

  • @Sanctus
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    12 hours ago

    Yeah thats bad for everyone.