World's eight richest people have same wealth as poorest 50%

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Normally I would argue that it takes wealthy people to invest to create a middle class with jobs and prosperity, but that number is off the chart.

Here is an interesting article on how to deal with wealth disparity, unemployment etc.

Why a universal basic income is a poor substitute for a guaranteed job.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-19/universal-basic-income-vs-job-guarantee/8187688

You seem to be arguing for a job guarantee programme and making the public sector an employer of last resort, which sounds pretty socialist to me!  I mean I'd support it but its impractical, especially as we move towards a world when unemployment will only rise and there's only room for so many middle class jobs...