The ultra-rich got richer as Covid worsened wealth divide, says study

Twenty-five years ago, billionaires controlled 1% of the world’s wealth. Now, 3.5% is in their hands

07 December 2021 - 20:49
By Augusta Saraiva and Alessandra Migliaccio

Twenty-five years ago, billionaires controlled 1% of the world’s wealth. Now, 3.5% is in their hands

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