Sweden, a Scandinavian nation that has long prided itself on social equality, now faces a growing wealth gap. The rise of Sweden’s “super rich” is a trend that worries journalist Andreas Cervenka, author of “Greedy Sweden.” He tells host Carolyn Beeler why inequality is rising so rapidly in Sweden.
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