Just as the ‘poverty line’ determines what’s required for basic living, we need a ‘wealth line’ to show when extreme wealth becomes harmful, says economist and philosopher Ingrid Robeyns

Catapulted by the triumphant market debut of his rocket company SpaceX, Elon Musk is now the world's first trillionaire, as expected. However, that...

On an unremarkable Friday this June, a number appeared across every headline. A trillion.

FILE - Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk walks to the stage to speak at the Butler Farm Show, Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, file) NEW YORK—Catapulted by the…

Elon Musk just became the world's first trillionaire. We break down what $1 trillion can buy across 35 categories.

A system capable of producing trillionaires can surely ensure adequate nutrition, housing, healthcare and education for everyone.

Elon Musk's trillionaire status poses a threat to democracy, warns economist. Extreme wealth distorts power and undermines democratic ideals.

Just as the ‘poverty line’ determines what’s required for basic living, we need a ‘wealth line’ to show when extreme wealth becomes harmful, says economist and philosopher Ingrid…

Just as the ‘poverty line’ determines what’s required for basic living, we need a ‘wealth line’ to show when extreme wealth becomes harmful, says economist and philosopher Ingrid…

He is the world’s first trillionaire. Here’s the good that money could do.