Super-Rich 0.001% Own 3x Wealth of Poorest 4 Billion: Report

• The "World Inequality Report 2026" highlights extreme global wealth disparity.
• The richest 0.001% (56,000 individuals) possess three times more wealth than the poorest 4 billion people globally.
• The wealthiest 10% of the world's population own over 75% of global wealth, while the poorest 50% own only 2%.
• The report links the richest 10% to 77% of carbon emissions, highlighting their disproportionate environmental impact.
• Solutions proposed include progressive taxation, a minimum tax on billionaires, and increased investment in public services to reduce inequality.

Why It Matters: Extreme wealth inequality threatens global economy and democracy.