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60% of Billionaire Wealth Is From Inheritance and Cronyism

Peter Beattie, Political Economist & Political Psychologist, Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)

20-Feb-25 15:00

60% of Billionaire Wealth Is From Inheritance and Cronyism

We often hear that the ultra-wealthy are as rich as they are because of their superior capabilities as entrepreneurs. 

But is this actually true?

Not quite, according to Oxfam, a global organization that fights inequality to end poverty. In their latest report aptly titled Takers, Not Makers, they highlight that 60% of billionaire wealth is derived from inheritance, cronyism, or monopoly power.

We unpack the latest Oxfam report with Peter Beattie, who's a political economist & political psychologist at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK).

Produced by: Dashran Yohan

Presented by: Dashran Yohan


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Categories:  economy,  international,  politics

Tags:  oxfam,  inequality,  equity,  wealth inequality,  equality,  billionaire,  inheritance tax,  wealth tax, 


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