> that isn't what makes them developed countries What does then? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Developed_country https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Developed_countr

> that isn't what makes them developed countries What does then? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Developed_country https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Developed_country mentions quality of life, aren't basic needs part of that? > how will you determine wealth? Some countries have wealth-based taxes and so have apparently answered this question, so that can be a starting point. I don't understand your point about markets solving inequalities on their own. If energy is expensive, poor people don't have heating, rich people do. Are you saying that's just fine? Also not sure what the Marxist ideal is, is wanting poor people to have heating a Marxist ideal? I'm honestly confused by your comment.