Rich Countries Quotes

Most rich countries have reported increases in happiness as they become richer.

Contrary to what you might think, China's economy is relatively less efficient, and more polluting, than those of rich countries.

Rich countries can afford to overpay for things.

The resources of our continent attract, more than ever, the interests of rich countries.

Governments of rich countries spend some $6bn of tax money a year on disaster relief and development aid overseas, while each new earthquake, famine or tidal wave can attract 1,000 aid organisations, from the United Nations Children's Fund and Oxfam to the 'Jesus Brigades' of the American south and other charitable adventurers.