Wealth Growth Disparity: Bottom 50% vs Top 0.1%

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The bottom 50% of the country have experienced an 87% increase in their wealth since 2020, while the top 0.1% have seen a 47% rise in their wealth. Although the percentage increase is higher for the bottom 50%, it is noted that they started from a lower base compared to the top 0.1%.

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