The count of billionaires has raised twice in last 10 years

The count of billionaires has raised twice from 2008 to 2018, according to the Oxfam research, the organization is a globally renowned and development charity which is focusing on the alleviation of global poverty.

In the assessment of Oxfam, the volume of billionaires increased from 1125 to 2208 and their total capital has grown up by $900 bn. In other words, to $2,5 bn per day. At the same time the wealth of poor people decreased by 11%, they spend less than $5,5.

One more interesting fact, 26 the richest people around the world have the same amount of money as 3,8 bn people from the poorest part of humanity.

Also, new billionaires had appeared every two days during 2018 as was in 2017. In accordance with analysts` statement one percent of Jeff Bezos's capital complies with health budget of Ethiopia.

If women received salary payments for housework and childcare and worked in one company, the company would become richer than Apple by 43 times. In addition, men are richer than women by 50%.

The report states that rich developed countries had decreased income tax rate from 62% in 1970 to 38% in 2013.

10% of the poor population contributes more part of their income in tax than 10% of the richest citizens in some countries like the UK or Brazil.

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