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The world's richest man?
Do you trust the Swedes on a question like this? They say it's not him. Instead meet Ingvar Kamprad, founder of IKEA. Forbes put him at #14 last year, the Swedes tell us the dollar has fallen. By the way, he lives in Switzerland and flies economy class. This link will tell you what IKEA stands for, which otherwise only loyal Smalandians would know.
Thanks to Geekpress.com for the pointer.
Update: IKEA says no. Here is the real answer, along with analysis.
Posted by Tyler Cowen on April 5, 2004 at 11:07 AM in Current Affairs | Permalink
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