CLEAN : Oxfam tells Davos: Time to tax growing billionaire club

CLEAN : Oxfam tells Davos: Time to tax growing billionaire club

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Business, Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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The video discusses the economic disparities exacerbated by the pandemic, highlighting how a new billionaire was created every 30 hours while millions fell into extreme poverty. It emphasizes the unequal access to vaccines, with wealthier countries receiving them earlier, leading to significant health and economic consequences for low-income nations. The video proposes taxation on the wealthy as a means to redistribute wealth and address social inequalities, suggesting low percentage taxes on millionaires to generate funds for social issues.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the pandemic, how often did a new billionaire emerge?

Every 30 hours

Every 24 hours

Every 48 hours

Every 12 hours

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main solutions proposed to address extreme poverty?

Encouraging foreign investments

Reducing government spending

Implementing a range of taxes

Increasing minimum wage

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant factor in the unequal impact of the pandemic?

Vaccine availability

Internet connectivity

Access to technology

Healthcare infrastructure

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of low-income countries had access to vaccines early on?

15%

75%

30%

50%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the proposed tax percentage for millionaires to help address social issues?

10%

2%

7%

5%