Most of the world's billionaires didn't inherit their wealth — they earned it
A new infographic from All Finance Tax highlights the richest people in the world, along with some interesting patterns.
For instance:
Eight of the 10 richest billionaires in the world are American
Two of those 10 are women, and in 2015 there is a record number of female billionaires worldwide
The tech giants Uber, Airbnb, and Snapchat contribute multiple young billionaires to the list
Most interestingly, the majority of billionaires — think Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and Larry Ellison, to start — are self-made, while a minority inherited the whole of their wealth.
Learn more about the richest people in the world below:
(All Finance Tax)
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