The World's Priorities |
Annual Expenditures |
Basic Education for All |
$6 billion |
Cosmetics in the United States |
$8 billion |
Water and Sanitation for All |
$9 billion |
Ice Cream in Europe |
$11 billion |
Reproductive Health for All Women |
$12 billion |
Perfumes in Europe & United States |
$12 billion |
Basic Health and Nutrition |
$13 billion |
Pet Foods in Europe & United States |
$17 billion |
Business Entertainment in Japan |
$35 billion |
Cigarettes in Europe |
$50 billion |
Alcoholic Drinks in Europe |
$105 billion |
Military Spending in the World |
$780 billion |
Source: Human Development Report, 1998 |
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