The world has a unique opportunity to use global markets for the benefit of all nations and all people. The 2002 Report looks at the workings of these global markets - at how they meet, or fail to meet, the needs of the world's poorest people.
The outcome of this task highlights a serious problem: the richest 20% of the population now receives 150 times the income of the poorest 20%. While supplementing the analysis of domestic policy issues, this Report attempts to place global markets in proper perspective.