Income - Increase in Income

Increase in Income

Income per capita has been increasing steadily in almost every country. Many factors contribute to people having a higher income such as Education, globalisation and favorable political circumstances such as economic freedom and peace. Increase income also tends to lead to people choosing to work less working hours. Developed countries defined as countries with a "developed economy" and higher incomes as opposed to a developing countries tend to have lower incomes.

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