In 1960, the highest income 20 percent of the world's population received $30 for each dollar received by the lowest-income 20 percent. By 2000, the difference had increased from $___ to $1.

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By 2000, the income disparity had increased to $74 for each dollar received by the lowest-income 20 percent, indicating a significant widening of the income gap.

In 1960, the Highest Income 20 Percent of the World's