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.