CLEAN : Eight men own half the world's wealth: Oxfam

CLEAN : Eight men own half the world's wealth: Oxfam

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Social Studies, Business

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the stark wealth inequality where eight billionaires hold as much wealth as the bottom half of the global population. It highlights data from Credit Suisse on wealth distribution and the power held by the super-rich. The video calls for these individuals to use their influence to create a fairer society, advocating for progressive tax systems, free healthcare, and respect for workers' rights.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many billionaires have the same wealth as the bottom half of the world's population?

Five

Eight

Ten

Twelve

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization provided data on global wealth distribution?

World Bank

United Nations

International Monetary Fund

Credit Suisse

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main request made to the super-rich and those in power?

To donate more to charity

To invest in technology

To consider their impact and use their influence for good

To create more jobs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of tax systems are suggested to be implemented?

Flat tax systems

Indirect tax systems

Regressive tax systems

Progressive tax systems

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the key actions businesses are encouraged to take?

Respect workers' rights and pay a decent living wage

Expand globally

Reduce employee benefits

Increase product prices