In 1960, the 20% of the world's people who live in the richest countries had 30 times the income of the poorest 20%. By 1995, what had happened to this ratio?
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In 1960, the 20% of the world's people who live in the richest countries had 30 times the income of the poorest 20%. By 1995, what had happened to this ratio? |
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it had increased | ||
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ANSWER: In spite of all of the progress made through development, the ratio has actually increased; by 1995 it was 82 times. | ||
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