In 1960, the wealthiest 20 percent of the world population had more than 30 times the income of the poorest 20 percent of the world population. By 2000, the wealthiest 20 percent of the world population had almost __________ the income of the poorest 20 percent of the world population.

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The question states that in 1960, the wealthiest 20 percent had more than 30 times the income of the poorest 20 percent. By 2000, the income gap had increased, and the wealthiest 20 percent had almost 80 times the income of the poorest 20 percent.

In 1960, the Wealthiest 20 Percent of the World Population