Billionaire facts for kids
A billionaire is a person who has a lot of money, at least one billion units of a currency like American dollars ($) or British pounds (£). When we say "one billion" in countries like the United States and often the United Kingdom, we mean one thousand million. That's a 1 followed by nine zeros (1,000,000,000). Imagine having a thousand stacks of one million dollars each!
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What is a Billionaire?
A billionaire is someone whose total wealth is worth at least one billion dollars or other currency. This wealth includes all their money, stocks, real estate, and other valuable things they own. It's a huge amount of money, enough to buy many big companies or even small countries.
How Do People Become Billionaires?
People become billionaires in different ways. Many start successful businesses that grow very large. For example, they might invent a new technology, create a popular product, or build a big company that employs many people. Some billionaires inherit their wealth from their families. Others might become very successful investors, making smart choices with their money over many years.
What Do Billionaires Do with Their Money?
Billionaires often invest their money in other companies or projects. This can help create new jobs and grow the economy. They might also buy expensive things like private jets, huge homes, or luxury items. Many billionaires also give a lot of their money to charity or good causes. This is called philanthropy. They might fund schools, hospitals, or research to solve big problems like climate change or diseases.
Billionaires and the World
The number of billionaires in the world has grown over time. Their wealth can have a big impact on the world. They can influence industries, politics, and even how countries develop. Some people worry about the big difference between the wealth of billionaires and the wealth of most people. Others believe that billionaires create jobs and drive innovation.
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Global share of wealth by wealth group, Credit Suisse, 2017
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The number of billionaires that, with assets combined, would own as much money as half the world population, and what transport they would fit on, between years 2010 to 2016
See also
In Spanish: Milmillonario para niños
