The rise of the rich poor gap

By Martin Khor

The increase in inequality of income and wealth has become a top global issue that must be tackled to avoid economic crisis and political chaos.

INEQUALITY of income and wealth has in recent times moved from an academic topic to the top levels of the global agenda.

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