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The new global consumer
The global middle class is growing — and the next billion consumers will shape the next decade of markets, movements, and innovation. At the recent Global Inclusive Growth summit, Mastercard Economics Institute's Michelle Meyer and World Data Lab's Wolfgang Fengler explore the data driving demand.
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