What if…. we abolished billionaires?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 8 min read 100% complete by Simon Speakman CordallDecember 3, 2025 at 06:39 PM

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Al Jazeera explores the question of abolishing billionaires amid rising wealth inequality. Calls to curb extreme wealth have gained traction, highlighted by Elon Musk's potential trillion-dollar pay package, which would make him the richest person in history. Currently, over 3,000 billionaires hold $16.1 trillion, while 831 million people live in extreme poverty. Some analysts argue that billionaire wealth skews politics and media, while others contend it fuels innovation. The article questions what would happen if billionaire wealth was redistributed or capped, and how it would impact global institutions and society.

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World Economic Forum 40% World Bank 40% Tesla ×250% UN ×250% Patriotic Millionaires 60% Elon Musk ×480%

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abolish billionaires 100% extreme wealth 90% wealth redistribution 80% economic inequality 70% extreme poverty 60% elon musk 60% global economy 50% tax the rich 40%

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