Chrystia Freeland: The rise of the new global super-rich

The video discusses the rise of global income inequality, particularly affecting the top earners. It explores political and economic factors like crony capitalism, globalization, and technology that contribute to this trend. The video highlights the challenges of meritocratic plutocracy and its potential to evolve into cronyism and aristocracy. It also addresses the impact on the middle class and calls for significant social and political changes to ensure equitable benefits from economic transformations.

How has the share of income for the One Percent changed from the 1970s to today in the United States?

What are some of the key factors contributing to surging income inequality globally?

What role does globalization play in the rise of the super-rich according to the speaker?

What is the significance of the example of David Karp in the context of income inequality?

Explain the concept of 'meritocratic plutocracy' and how it can transition into 'crony plutocracy'.

Discuss the implications of the Great Gatsby Curve as mentioned in the text.

What are the potential consequences of the hollowing out of the middle class in Western economies?

How does the speaker view the relationship between productivity increases and wage growth since the late 1990s?

What historical events does the speaker reference to highlight the challenges of economic transformation?

In what ways does the speaker suggest we can address the issues of income inequality and plutocracy?