Takers, Not Makers Report : Oxfam Report
The Oxfam International report, titled Takers, Not Makers, highlights the wealth extracted from India during British colonial rule, emphasizing the enduring economic and social inequalities shaped by colonial exploitation.$64.82 trillion extracted from India by Britain (1765–1900), adjusted for today’s value. 33.8 trillion (52%) enriched the UK’s richest 10%; 32% benefited the middle class.India’s industrial output share fell from 25% (1750) to 2% (1900) due to protectionist policies targeting Asian textiles.
Systemic exploitation persists, with wages in the Global South 87–95% lower than in the Global North.
