Figure 9.20: Concentration of Risky Assets Among the Wealthy in Six Countries
Figure 9.20 presents data on the share of risky assets in total assets held across six countries, showing that the ownership of such assets is heavily concentrated among wealthier individuals. The dataset, displayed as a scatter plot, illustrates two main findings: first, the proportion of risky assets increases with each quintile of gross assets, from the poorest to the richest. Second, there are notable differences in these investment patterns between the countries studied.
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Figure 9.20: Concentration of Risky Assets Among the Wealthy in Six Countries
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Figure 9.20: Concentration of Risky Assets Among the Wealthy in Six Countries