People's Daily Online 2 weeks ago

Billionaires' net worth equals small countries' GDP

French Castles, Caribbean islands and private jets are not enough to show the super-riches' worth. According to Forbes October, some Forbes 400 fortunes are bigger than entire countries economies. Full Article at People's Daily Online

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