One Week Can Match The Poorest

Using World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform data, the authors calculate that under 2% of the income of the global top 10% equals the entire annual income of the bottom 10%—roughly one week’s earnings a year. This reframes global giving potential with a simple benchmark that most high‑income citizens could meet. — A memorable, data‑driven yardstick could reset norms around personal and policy commitments to global poverty reduction.