"Mxsmanic" wrote in message
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> Sjoerd writes:
>
> > Huh? Thousands of rich young Dutch people here in Amsterdam who got rich
by
> > working hard, or having a creative idea for a business.
>
> There are no rich Europeans, at least none who got that way by earning
> it themselves. I've seen what passes for "rich" in Europe, and only a
> European would consider that wealthy.
>
Merril Lynch disagree
"The number of HNWIs in Europe grew 6% to 2.3 million in 2000, the best
growth in terms of number of new wealthy individuals reported in any region.
Together, they account for 32% of the world's HNWIs, up 3% from 1999 and
closing the gap with the number of wealthy in North America. "
I rather doubt Ricahrd Branson is on the povery line yet.
Keith
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