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The text is a transcript of a documentary that explores the phenomenon of the super-rich, who have increased their wealth even during the economic crisis, while the rest of the population suffers from austerity and inequality. The text gives examples of how the super-rich live in different countries, such as Switzerland, England and the US, and how they benefit from low taxes, high profits and luxury lifestyles. The text also contrasts the super-rich with the poor and the middle class, who struggle to make ends meet and have limited opportunities for social mobility. The text questions the morality and sustainability of this situation, and suggests that current economic policies are not addressing the problem.
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1. Rolls-Royce is a luxury car brand that produces limited numbers of cars, with each unit made to order.
2. The cost of a Rolls-Royce can be upwards of half a million euros.
3. Rolls-Royce has achieved a record profit and sold more cars than ever before in its 100-year history, despite the economic crisis.
4. The luxury industry is booming, with the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer.
5. The rich have become even richer since the economic crisis in 2009, with an average increase in wealth of 6% per year.
6. In some countries, the increase in wealth has been as much as 18%.
7. Many of the super-rich live in Manhattan, New York, with 58 billionaires calling the area home.
8. The financial crisis started on Wall Street and spread to the rest of the world.
9. The strong performance of financial markets has exacerbated the wealth divide, with property values increasing virtually by itself.
10. People without property are becoming poorer, with the cost of living increasing and many losing their jobs.
11. The rich retain more of their wealth, which can then be reinvested.
12. The American Dream is that anyone can succeed with hard work, but social mobility has become lower than in Europe.
13. Lower taxes are preferred by many, but the gap between winners and losers has increased dramatically.
14. Many companies have used the crisis to their advantage, acting in ways that would have been impossible in a different climate.
15. Hedge fund managers can make huge profits by taking high risks, often at the expense of others.
16. The rich are not just wealthy individuals but also corporations that make huge profits.
17. The wealthy often invest in art, real estate, and other luxury items.
18. Switzerland is a popular destination for the wealthy due to its bank secrecy and tax packages.
19. The richest 2% of the population in Switzerland have as much wealth as the remaining 98%.
20. London is a popular destination for the wealthy, with low capital levies, security, and high-end schools.
21. Many wealthy Russians have moved to London, driving up property prices.
22. The luxury property market in London is booming, with prices rising fast.
23. Foreign interest in luxury property in London is high, with buyers from Saudi Arabia, Iran, Malaysia, and America.
24. The wealthy often look for turnkey properties that are fully furnished and ready to move in.
25. The price of luxury property in London can be upwards of 40 million euros.
26. The disparity between the financial top and bottom is increasing, with current economic policies contributing to it.
27. The ten richest people in the world earn 70 million euros in just half an hour, which is more than most people will earn in ten lifetimes.