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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
You have to look at it as being somewhat relative. For example, in Canada, getting a highschool education isn't going to do that much for you because almost everyone else will have one as well (not having one is a huge negative though). In some developing countries, it could really elevate you in status since not everyone has access to one. I think in most developed nations, it takes a lot more resources to keep up with the economic middle. I personally know two people from 3rd world countries who, while grateful at the economic opportunities in Canada, prefer the lifestyle of their home country. One of them actually moved back to Mauritius by choice.
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On the other hand, someone in the bottom 10-20% of incomes in Canada may have a higher standard of living than someone in the "middle" of a developing country.