sh**t hitting the fan in Mexico, millions protest

[opebo]

The U.S. GDP per capita in 2003 was $37,800. In order to qualify as first world, one must have a GDP per capita of at least $15,000, or about 60% of the Western European "big four" benchmark. That qualifies Switzerland ($32,700) and Portugal ($18,000) but not Mexico ($9,000) or Russia ($8,900).

Where are you getting all these GDP per capita figures?

[opebo]

The U.S. GDP per capita in 2003 was $37,800. In order to qualify as first world, one must have a GDP per capita of at least $15,000, or about 60% of the Western European "big four" benchmark. That qualifies Switzerland ($32,700) and Portugal ($18,000) but not Mexico ($9,000) or Russia ($8,900).

Where are you getting all these GDP per capita figures?

Well according to the CIA World Factbook the US GDP per capita - perchasing power parity is $37,800. Switzerland GDP per capita - ppp- 32,700. Portugal is 18,000. Estonia is 12,300. Russia is 8,900. Mexico is 9,000. His facts are all right.

Oh I had no doubt they were right, I was just curious where they came from.  I like those kind of figures.  However I really dislike Purchasing Power Parity estimates - I would much rather have the cold hard figures based on real exchange rates.