According to Oxfam, the world’s five wealthiest individuals have significantly increased their fortunes since 2020. Their combined wealth rose from $405 billion in 2020 to $869 billion last year. Meanwhile, Oxfam reports that nearly five billion people globally have become poorer during the same period. Oxfam, an international NGO of charitable organizations, focuses on alleviating […]
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