That's because a lot of the wealth doesn't accrue to the locals. If you look at *most* countries, then biggest component of GDP is wages. If you look at Ireland or Malta, a disproportionate… (View Post)

The centre of what? (View Post)

I think you do need to PPP that - nominal numbers swing around a ton with the currency (and of course, it ignores cost of living.) I would also note that the median wealth in the UK is the consequenc… (View Post)

Just remember, you never go full @Leon. (View Post)

Indeed: the Tories are stuck between the bearded sandles and the fruitcakes and loons. (View Post)