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Graphic Truth: To Be Among The 1%

Graphic Truth: To Be Among The 1%
By Gabe Lipton,
Gabe Lipton

Gabe Lipton is the Associate Editor of Signal responsible for editorial execution of GZERO Media's written newsletter content. He holds degrees in Government and Economics from Wesleyan University, where he was a member of the international economic honors society, and is studying German in his spare time. At the age of 11, the Green Goblin (Willem Dafoe) confirmed (in person) his take on an important political question of the day, forever sealing his fate as a close observer of global politics. His Spidey powers leave much to be desired.

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Ari Winkleman
Ari Winkleman
Ari Winkleman is the lead designer at Eurasia Group and GZERO Media.
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February 06, 2019
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What does it take to live among the 1%? The answer depends on where you're living. Here's a look at the annual income required to be considered a member of the 1% of the income distribution in various countries around the world.

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