Why Is Wealth So Unfairly Distributed?
42: The Answer to Almost Everything · Season 1 · Episode 149
While some people spend millions on holidays in space or splash out on extravagant weddings, others live in shanty towns and earn just a few dollars a day. Why do such inequalities exist in our world, despite a global economy that has produced the most wealth in human history?
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Season
1
Episode
149
Air Date
23/Feb/2025
Air Time
—
Runtime
28 min
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While some people spend millions on holidays in space or splash out on extravagant weddings, others live in shanty towns and earn just a few dollars a day. Why do such inequalities exist in our world, despite a global economy that has produced the most wealth in human history?
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