"Oxfam Predicts World's First Trillionaire Within a Decade"

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Oxfam International's report "Inequality Inc." warns that the world could see its first trillionaire within 10 years if current inequality trends persist, with the wealth of the five richest individuals nearly doubling since 2019 while nearly 5 billion people have become poorer. The report highlights the increasing gap between the wealthy and the poor, urging governments to implement measures such as CEO salary caps and permanent taxes on wealth and excess profits to address the escalating wealth inequality.
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- Oxfam releases inequality report as World Economic Forum in Davos starts The Washington Post
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- World could see its 1st trillionaire within a decade, Oxfam predicts Global News
- Looking for trillions: Oxfam believes trillionaires are a decade away. Could they be already around? Times of India
- Commentary: As billionaires gather at Davos, it's worth examining what's become of their dreams CNA
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