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From Brexit to Trump, polarisation poses global risk, says WEF
Quantitative easing has exacerbated inequality by enriching owners of financial assets, it says
Published Wed, Jan 11, 2017 · 09:50 PM
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RISING inequality and social polarisation are set to shape world developments for the next decade after contributing to Britain's decision to leave the European Union and the ballot-box success of US president-elect Donald Trump, the World Economic Forum said.
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