CLEAN : Richest one percent made 82% of wealth created last year: Oxfam

The video discusses the global issue of inequality, highlighting how economies reward wealth over hard work. It points out that a significant portion of wealth is captured by the top 1%, leaving many in poverty. The gender wage gap is also addressed, with a call for action to close it. The video concludes by discussing political capture, where the super-rich influence government for personal gain.

What is a major factor contributing to global inequality according to the video?

• Rewarding wealth over hard work

• Lack of education

• Climate change

• Technological advancements

What percentage of the total wealth created last year was captured by the top 1%?

• 50%

• 90%

• 60%

• 82%

How long does the World Economic Forum estimate it will take to close the gender wage gap at the current pace?

• 217 years

• 170 years

• 100 years

• 50 years

What is an example of political capture mentioned in the video?

• The Brexit referendum

• The Trump presidency

• The Paris Agreement

• The Arab Spring

What is the main consequence of political capture as discussed in the video?

• Improved social welfare

• Enhanced international relations

• Government control by the super-rich for personal gain

• Increased public spending