The G7 summit needs to recognize that extreme disparities in income, wealth, and opportunity are not just symptoms but major causes of global issues. These inequalities require a more fundamental approach than simply treating them as a consequence.

<p>The G7 summit must recognize that extreme disparities in income, wealth, opportunity, and political influence are not only a defining feature of the global economy but also a major factor in many other shared challenges. For too long, the issue has been treated as a symptom rather than a cause.</p>