James Frencham is a data journalist at The Economist. His latest index shows that although billionaires have had a pretty bumpy ride over recent years, their share of wealth has increased. About two thirds of that increase comes from just four countries: America, China, India, and Russia.
In a conversation that lasted eight hours over two days, the statesman discussed paths to peace in Ukraine, his evolving view on their NATO membership, and where China comes into play. Our crony-capitalism index is back, and the chart-topping culprits haven’t changed so much. And, the toymaker, Lego, is facing roadblocks in China.
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