(68/100) Economic Inequality Reports

Listening Questions

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What recent event has contributed to increasing economic inequality?

The rise of new technologies

The COVID-19 pandemic

The introduction of new tax laws

The increase in population

According to a report by the International Monetary Fund, what percentage of global wealth do the richest 10% own?

50%

60%

75%

90%

What is one measure governments are taking to address economic inequality?

Decreasing social services

Increasing minimum wages

Raising taxes on the poor

Discouraging education

What is Universal Basic Income?

A government policy to pay all citizens a fixed amount of money regularly

A new tax system for the wealthy

A program for reducing health care costs

A training program for low-income workers

What concern is raised by the widening wealth gap?

It improves quality of life.

It encourages social stability.

It affects health and education.

It helps businesses grow.

What do critics argue about some government policies aimed at reducing inequality?

They are too expensive to implement.

They may discourage hard work and entrepreneurship.

They will not affect low-income citizens.

They will lead to better education.

What do global organizations emphasize to improve opportunities for disadvantaged groups?

Lower taxes for businesses

Education and job training

Reducing imports

Increasing interest rates

What is a key issue related to economic inequality mentioned in the text?

It is beneficial for society.

It only affects the rich.

It includes factors like health and education.

It has no impact on the economy.

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