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Seven out of ten of the world’s richest people are American

Seven out of ten of the world’s richest people are American

by digby

1. Bill Gates

Net worth: $79.2 billion

Source of wealth: Technology company Microsoft Corp.

Nationality: American

2. Carlos Slim Helu

Net worth: $77.1 billion

Source of wealth: Telecommunications

Nationality: Mexican

3. Warren Buffett

Net worth: $72.7 billion

Source of wealth: Investment holding company Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

Nationality: American

4. Amancio Ortega

Net worth: $64.5 billion

Source of wealth: Retail chain Zara

Nationality: Spanish

5. Larry Ellison

Net worth: $54.3 billion

Source of wealth: Technology company Oracle Corp.

Nationality: American

6. Charles Koch (tie)

Net worth: $42.9 billion

Source of wealth: Conglomerate Koch Industries.

Nationality: American

6. David Koch (tie)

Net worth: $42.9 billion

Source of wealth: Conglomerate Koch Industries.

Nationality: American

8. Christy Walton

Net worth: $41.7 billion

Source of wealth: Retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Nationality: American

9. Jim Walton

Net worth: $40.6 billion

Source of wealth: Retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Nationality: American

10. Liliane Bettencourt

Net worth: $40.1 billion

Source of wealth: Cosmetics company L’Oreal

Nationality: French

I’m pretty sure they all need a cut in their capital gains tax rate.

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