Interesting thread, however I wouldn't say that ATP is equivalent to money as its functions are more about ordering protein (per Gilbert Ling). The main currency seems to be electron flow through a cell and from cell to cell, and from organ to organ. The more electrons shared in the body, the more cells you need (Peat said that reptiles have very large cells and a lower metabolic rate, whereas humans have a more granular cellular field with smaller cells due to ability to spread electrons across the entire organism). If you gain electrons from fat, although you get more ATP, you get loss CO2 to stabilize and use the electrons. If you gain electrons from carbs, more CO2 and more electron control. I would say that as you increase wealth, people benefit from having less toxins in food, leading to less endotoxin/estrogen, leading to better glucose metabolism.
Wow I didn't see this post before... Dr. Peat is that you?!?