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...The Gap Between Rich and Poor Has Never Been Bigger?24 min
Available until 19/05/2027
20/05/2026
Are the rich today richer than ever? This episode shows how the gap between rich and poor has developed over the millennia: From the first states, through the slave trade and industrialisation, to globalised trade and neo-liberal politics. How did the rich get richer? And can the trend be reversed?
Country
Germany
Year
2026
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