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Never mind the 1 percent. Let's talk about the 0.01 percent.
Examining the macroeconomic impact of America's top earners
The superwealthy disproportionately evade taxes
Very wealthy people may be hiding even more assets from tax authorities than previously estimated, research suggests.
The market power of ‘superstar’ companies is growing
Like the wealthiest households, the most successful companies are exerting outsized influence on the economy.
As wealth expands in China, so does income inequality
The gap between the wealthiest and poorest Chinese citizens has grown significantly over the past 40 years.
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