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In most of the 34 countries in the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development the income gap is at its highest level in three decades, with the richest 10 per cent of the population earning 9.6 times the income of the poorest 10 per cent.
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"We have reached a tipping point. Inequality in OECD countries is at its highest since records began,” said OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurria.
More: 'Record gap' between rich and poor, OECD report concludes | CTV News (May 21, 2015)

It's interesting that despite this, the left / socialists are unable to capitalize on it (pun intended!) or offer a convincing alternative economic vision. Instead, it seems to be the far right which is winning support.
 
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At some point in the next decade governments will have to do something about this. This trend can't continue for very much longer.
 
At some point in the next decade governments will have to do something about this. This trend can't continue for very much longer.
That is assuming they still have the power and will to do anything about it. With the policy of revolving doors between Big Business and governments, that desire may not be so strong. And the trends of increasing privatization and deregulation will make it harder to deal with the problem. Also, international corporations can easily move their businesses abroad if politicians in a country summon the will to try and deal with the problems.

So, RF1, this is the case for a World Government. That way, corporations can't just run away and hide in another country. What do you think? :)