Study Shows Majority of Billionaires Identify as Middle Class
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The Onion Staff
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Summary
A study reveals that the majority of billionaires perceive themselves as middle class, based on a survey of 865 wealthy Americans including Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Alice Walton, and Michael Bloomberg.
Key quotes
· 2 pulled70% of individuals with $1 billion or more in assets said they belong to moderate-income households.
Around a third acknowledged that their hard work contributed to their financial status.
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