Which of the following statements about poverty and wealth is true?

A. Most people living in poverty have at least some property-based income.
B. Only a small percentage of impoverished people depend on help from private organizations.
C. The top 1% of the world's population owns more wealth than the rest of the population.
D. The wealth gap is due to functional issues in select countries.


Answer: C

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