Opportunity in America: It’s shrinking Except for the few[% wealth held by percentile][4]0-50th: 1.150-90th: 24.390-99th:4099-100th:34.5 Lowest 60% of earners are making < the wealthiest 400 Americans: $1.22 trillion vs. $1.27 trillion [6] To put that in context: The average wealth of one of the 400 richest Americans is equal to the average wealth of 510,000 people in …
Facebook has established itself as the most popular social network worldwide, yet its stocks have been up and down. Here’s a look at the facts and figures around some of the concerns investors may have. Facebook IPO (Initial Public Offering) and Financials Facebook shares started trading as “FB” on the NASDAQ exchange on May 18, …
Since WWII the United States has led the developed world disbursements of foreign aid almost every year. ● In 2012, the United States send $37,680,000,000 dollars overseas for foreign aid A few reasons: ■ National Security● Counter-Terrorism focus since 2001■ Commercial Interests● Think of it as an investment■ Humanitarian Concerns● Less suffering makes a better …
Number of jobs created by the black market, globally: 1.8 billion Total US illicit trade value: $625.63 billion Some of the biggest markets: Body Parts The World Health Organization estimates that 10,000 illegal surgeries involving organs take place every year 106,879 organs were transplanted in 2010 (legally and illegally) This is just 10% of global …
How Much Is Your Body Worth on the Black Market? Organs and tissue are used for millions of transplants and medical products yearly. The traditional path for a transplant is a waitlist, but with thousands of people dying before they make it to the front of the line, some take matters into their own hands. …
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