Forbes 400

The Forbes 400 (est. 1982) is an annual list published by Forbes magazine of the wealthiest 400 people in the United States, ranked by net worth. In 2005 their combined weatlh topped $1.13 trillion with 94% (all but 26) being billionaires. The Forbes list provides a glimpse of what can only be called an economic oligarchy, with an average net worth of $2.8 billion.

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1982 - Forbes - Wealth - 400 - United States - Net worth - 2005 - Trillion - Billionaires - Oligarchy

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The 24th annual edition has 33 new members including Gulf Coast oilman Tracy Krohn, real estate developer Steven Roth, and James Leprino who built $1.3 billion in wealth supplying cheese to Little Caesar's and Papa John's.

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Gulf Coast - Tracy Krohn - Steven Roth - James Leprino - Little Caesar's - Papa John's

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