Historical Events tagged with "income inequality"

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Economics & Industry

Jeff Bezos Becomes World's Richest Person

March 6th, 2018 7 years ago

Jeff Bezos was named the world's richest person by Forbes with a net worth of $112 billion, marking the first time he held this title. This achievement highlighted the meteoric rise of Amazon, the company he founded, which transformed retail and technology. The publication’s annual list of billionaires caused major headlines as Bezos surpassed other tech giants, further solidifying his status as a leading figure in the tech industry. The significant wealth difference also sparked discussions around economic inequality.

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