Global Life Expectancy and Economic Inequality
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Flashcards covering key concepts related to global life expectancy, economic inequality, education access, and societal impacts as discussed in the lecture.
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Global Average Life Expectancy 1820
About 29 years.
Global Average Life Expectancy 2020
Approximately 73 years.
Factors Increasing Life Expectancy
Improvements in medical technology, sanitation, and nutrition.
Industrial Revolution Impact
Significantly extended life expectancy through better healthcare and living conditions.
Access to Primary Education 1820
Only about 10% of the global population had access.
Access to Higher Education 2020
Approximately 50% of the population in industrialized countries received a university education.
Wealth Concentration in France 1810
Top 1% held about 30% of total wealth.
Wealth Concentration in France 1910
Top 1% held about 60% of total wealth.
Wealth Share Bottom 50% in France 1810
Held 20% of total wealth.
Wealth Share Bottom 50% in France 1910
Decreased to 10%.
Means of Production Definition
Assets and resources used to produce goods and services.
Patrimonial Middle Class
Individuals who inherit wealth and property.
The Great Divergence
Economic gap between Western Europe and other regions during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Slavery Impact Today
Long-lasting effects on income distribution and economic opportunities.
Top 10% Income Share in Sweden 1980
About 25% of total income.
Top 10% Income Share in the US 2020
Around 30% of total income.
Income Inequality in Brazil 2020
Top 10% earned approximately 50% of total income.
Censitary Suffrage System in Sweden
Limited voting rights to property owners.
Anthropological Revolution
Significant change in societal structures and norms related to wealth.
Top 10% Wealth Ownership in the US 2020
About 70% of total wealth.
Gender Representation in Income Earners 1970
About 30% of women in the top 50% of earners.
Gender Representation in Income Earners 2020
Increased to 50% in the top 50% of earners.