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The rich get richer: How governments could act to close the wealth gap
The Covid-19 crisis has exacerbated inequalities between the very wealthy and the rest of the population, according to the latest report from the World Inequality Lab. So what can be done to prevent a massive rise in poverty? Stephen Carroll speaks to Lucas Chancel, the lead author of the report. Also in the programme: Kate Moody looks at the right to disconnect and what it really means in practice for workers. Plus we bring you a report about a French entrepreneur who’s making tracks with old bike tyres.