What is the global superclass?

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The global superclass is a worldwide upper class that concentrates wealth and power more than ever before. It is made up of about 1,000 members.These have more wealth than the 2 ½ billion poorest people on Earth.Almost all members are white.There are few women except as wives and daughters.There is nothing in history to which to compare this class.

Sociology

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Sociology

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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