Economic Inequality Seen as Major Challenge Around the World

Most say rich people’s political influence is a big contributing factor

A new Pew Research Center survey of 36 nations finds widespread public concern about economic inequality. And when asked what leads to this inequality, most people across the countries surveyed point to the intersection of wealth and politics.

The key findings of the survey include:

• A median of 54% of adults across the nations surveyed say the gap between the rich and the poor is a very big problem in their country. Another 30% say it is a moderately big problem.

• A median of 60% believe that rich people having too much political influence contributes a great deal toward economic inequality
• Majorities in 33 of 36 nations also think their country’s economic system needs major changes or complete reform.

• Malaysia : 48% Major Changes; 38% Complete Reform; 14% Minor or No changes required...

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https://www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/01/09/economic-inequality-seen-as-major-challenge-around-the-world/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email