Putting things in perspective
Got $2,200? In this world, you're rich. Another article: http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/News/StudyRevealsOverwhelmingWealthGap.aspx
"A global study reveals an overwhelming wealth gap, with the world's three richest people having more money than the poorest 48 nations combined."
"The research indicates that assets of just $2,200 per adult place a household in the top half of the world's wealthiest. To be among the richest 10% of adults in the world, just $61,000 in assets is needed."
"Half the world, nearly 3 billion people, live on less than $2 a day. "
"A global study reveals an overwhelming wealth gap, with the world's three richest people having more money than the poorest 48 nations combined."
"The research indicates that assets of just $2,200 per adult place a household in the top half of the world's wealthiest. To be among the richest 10% of adults in the world, just $61,000 in assets is needed."
"Half the world, nearly 3 billion people, live on less than $2 a day. "