Digital: WEF Managing Director Saadia Zahidi on Equality  Jan 21, 2020

Digital: WEF Managing Director Saadia Zahidi on Equality Jan 21, 2020

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The video discusses the worsening global inequality and the need for governments to address the challenges posed by rapid technological change. It highlights the importance of social mobility and identifies key factors such as healthcare, education, fair wages, and social protection systems. The video also examines global rankings, with Denmark leading and countries like Brazil and India lagging. It emphasizes the roles of both governments and private sectors in tackling inequality, especially in emerging economies, to ensure sustainable growth and social mobility.

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What is one of the major threats to global growth according to the introduction?

Lack of education

Technological advancements

Climate change

Economically motivated social protests

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Which country ranks number one in social mobility according to the report?

Brazil

Denmark

India

United States

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What is considered a non-negotiable element in today's economy for social mobility?

Higher taxes

Primary education

Increased social protests

Lifelong learning mechanisms

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What is a key factor for achieving a dynamic economy according to the discussion on government roles?

Higher education fees

More social protests

Industry transition

Increased taxation

5.

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What is essential for people to have in order to achieve other objectives like a greener economy?

Increased protests

More taxes

Higher wages

A sense of optimism

6.

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What is a significant role that businesses can play in enhancing social mobility?

Reducing employee benefits

Increasing product prices

Focusing solely on profits

Providing lifelong learning opportunities

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Which emerging economy is ranked at number 76 in terms of social mobility?

India

China

Brazil

South Africa