Richest
The term richest is the superlative form of rich, used to describe the person, group, or entity that has the greatest quantity of wealth or resources within a defined set, such as a country, company, or group of people. It spans monetary wealth, assets, and influence. It can refer to individuals, households, companies, regions, or nations.
Wealth is commonly measured by net worth, which equals assets minus liabilities, and can include cash, investments,
The status of the richest changes over time due to stock market movements, business performance, inheritance,
The concept raises questions about definition and scope, since non-financial assets, control over resources, and influence
In practice, discussions of the richest people or entities are common in business journalism, academic research,