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Data Starter: Wealth growth

Elizabeth Veal

27th September 2024

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Which countries experienced the fastest growth in their wealth 2010-23?

Using this Visual Capitalist data, answer the following questions:

1. Of the selected countries show in the chart, which country gained the most wealth between 2010 and 2023 and which country lost the most wealth?

2. What proportion of the selected countries shown experienced an increase in wealth greater than 100% and what proportion experienced a decrease in wealth? Compare your answers.

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Elizabeth Veal

Liz has taught Economics for over 25 years, including several years as Head of Economics at leading schools.