Income Inequality In The World

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It is no secret that money makes the world go around. Thanks to Bernie Sanders, my own knowledge from the classes I have taken, and books and articles I have read, my conclusion is that social and health inequalities exist in the world today due to income inequality. Income inequality is currently a major global problem because in many countries, including even the most developed ones, such as England and the United States, there is a large monetary gap between the rich and the poor. Because of this gap, the rich have better access to opportunities and resources, compared to the poor. These opportunities and resources include basic amenities such as education and jobs. This unequal distribution of resources due to income inequality can not

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