the lines that divide
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1 Billion people live in poverty.Equivalent to every second child born.
The Haves and Have Nots
San Paulo, Brazil
Global WealthGlobal Wealth
The wealth of the richest individuals now exceeds the combined Gross Domestic
Product of the 48 least developed countries.
Which is below $900.
Welcome to the World of The Haves and Have Nots
Call Me Rich….
• Average income of CEO: $ 1,017 per hour
• 13,000 richest families in the US now have almost as much income as the 20 million poorest.
• 37 million of Americans live in poverty
• Income of less than $20,000 for a family of four
• US minimum wage: $6.65 per hour
Reality….
Seattle’s Inequality
Downtown Seattle
Seattle Wealth and Poverty
• Average household income for downtown Seattle: $61,566.
• However, nearly 300,000 people live in poverty even though one family member works full time (annual income: less than $38,000 for a family of four)
Where’s the
Justice?
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