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Affluents Don't Spend Like Bill Gates
In 2016 Bill Gates, just like in 2015, was the richest man in the world. The American business magazine Forbes estimated his assets at $75 billion, that's $4.2 billion less than the year before. Yet the former CEO of Microsoft is not known as an icon of luxury and high living, large yachts and expensive cars are not for Gates! His preference is towards charity projects and the funding of medical research.
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Affluent Africans Working On a Sustainable Growth Plan for Africa
Key findings of the 4th bi-annual release of the Ipsos Affluent Survey Africa 2016. Social responsibility and being environmentally friendly are top-priorities, African Millennials are breaking economic barriers, Media and personal/wearable technology are vital to the African Affluent.
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The new lubricant trade in ASEAN - A promising new era
Global lubricant markets have seen a dramatic rebound since the global economic recession of 2008–2009. At that time, global demand dipped to its lowest point since the latter half of the 20th century, but has since surpassed its previous high mark set in 2007. One of the key drivers of this rebound can be attributed to Asia, where the developing economies of emerging markets are fueling the rising demand for lubricants.
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Russia TrendVision Review of State Statistics and Consumer Trends
Forecasts based on data for 2000-2015. The objective is to provide a brief overview of Russia’s current social and economic situation; single out key political and economic events; study any changes in population strata and consumers’ behavior for 2000-2015 to forecast possible future trends.
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Don’t Underestimate the Middle East - Who Are Their Consumers?
Ipsos will release the 5th bi-annual Affluent Survey of the Middle East. The Affluent Survey Middle East measures the media consumption and behavior of the Top 15% of income earners in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan, Lebanon and Egypt.
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2016-2017: The Year of Disruptive Elections - August 2016
Early in June, Ipsos presented at a seminar in Paris looking ahead to the forthcoming elections in the United States and France. The event, hosted by the US Embassy, saw Brice Teinturier (Ipsos Public Affairs, France) and Clifford Young (Ipsos Public Affairs, USA) describe the prevailing mood in their respective countries and what this means for the political scene.
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Brexit Reaction: What Are the Consequences of UK Leaving the EU?
The UK’s vote to leave the EU was a shock across the continent and beyond, and this survey shows it’s still something that many are coming to terms with. But there is not wholesale panic – in fact fears of a “domino effect” seem to be receding.
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Summer Holidays of the Europeans and Americans
What motivates people to go on holiday? When to go, and where? Focusing on people from mainland Europe, the US and Brazil, a number of trends emerge in the 2016 Ipsos/Europ Assistance Barometer.
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Affluent Interest in Summer Travel Hits New High
Affluent interest in summer travel is hitting new highs, reflecting not only an enthusiasm for travel, but also shifting personal priorities and a broader sense of economic comfort.
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How Free, Equal and Connected Do People in Europe Feel Today?
“Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité” - The French national motto (“freedom, equality, brotherhood”) dates back from the French revolution, more than 2 centuries ago. Since then, those values have trickled through Europe with ups and downs. How free, equal and connected do people in Europe feel today?