Problem

Elitist control of global economy


Experimental visualization of narrower problems
Other Names:
Unrepresentative control of international monetary system
Elitist control of economic development
Incidence:

In 1999, 447 billionaires had wealth greater than the income of one half of humanity. 100 multinational corporations control one-fifth of all foreign-owned assets in the world. Due to the trend in mergers and acquisitions, this concentration of wealth and power is increasing.

Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 1: No PovertyGOAL 2: Zero HungerGOAL 3: Good Health and Well-beingGOAL 4: Quality EducationGOAL 5: Gender EqualityGOAL 6: Clean Water and SanitationGOAL 7: Affordable and Clean EnergyGOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic GrowthGOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureGOAL 10: Reduced InequalityGOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesGOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and ProductionGOAL 13: Climate ActionGOAL 14: Life Below WaterGOAL 15: Life on LandGOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong InstitutionsGOAL 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
Problem Type:
C: Cross-sectoral problems
Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST