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Thanks for the edit. I understand what you mean - but then wealth is relative to your neighbour. In which case I don't understand how everyone in 1800s or today can be wealthy.

EDIT: prosperity -> wealth



You're confusing 'wealth' and 'status'.

Wealth is what you have, in absolute terms. Status is a relative ranking.


then s/prosperity/wealth :)




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