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Re:Eight billionaires 'as rich as world's poorest half' by geodel on Sunday January 15, 2017 @10:09PM (#13407989)
It would look less shocking once one understand US poorest 5% are equal to India's richest 5%

http://mjperry.blogspot.com/2011/01/americas-poor-indias-ric...

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Re:Eight billionaires 'as rich as world's poorest half' by rgbrenner on Sunday January 15, 2017 @10:24PM (#13408019)
Also interesting.. but it took me a minute to figure out how to sync this info with the article... the article is for net worth, and this is for income. It is surprising how little the top 5% Indians earn.. I actually had to verify it to believe it.
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Re:Eight billionaires 'as rich as world's poorest half' by dv_dt on Sunday January 15, 2017 @11:31PM (#13408208)
In terms of money perhaps, but in terms of life security, leisure time, etc I am in doubt the comparison really holds.
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