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What are some things that can be done with [large number] million dollars? (lemmy.ml)
submitted 5 months ago* by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
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Most of us are familiar with what (your local equivalent of) $10 USD is worth, or $100 or perhaps even $1,000,000.

But larger amounts soon become unrelatable. And with the huge wealth inequality at play, it's easy to come across stories where something worth hundreds of millions was wasted.

  • How much money would it take, under our current systems, to solve various societal problems? (e.g. food shortages, infrastructure fixes, public health efforts, new transport)
  • How much did the achievements of various organizations cost?
  • What could individuals spend such money on? (luxuries, marketing)

And make sure to give evidence for your answers!

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[–] 1 point 5 months ago*

I meant retiring and not having a retirement job. I worded that badly - sorry. I know lots of people who are “retired” but still work a part time gig because they can’t afford the things they want in retirement. Which to me, isn’t “retired”.

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