"There have never been more billionaires on the planet than in 2026: According to an Oxfam report released earlier this year, there are now more than 3,000 people sitting on 10-digit fortunes. Leading the ranks is Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has a net worth of $659 billion, followed by Alphabet cofounder Larry Page at $264 billion."
"A survey released Thursday by Pew Research asked more than 3,000 people their opinions on the ethics of certain issues. On being 'extremely rich' (as defined by having billions of dollars) the majority-63%-argued it was not an ethical question. Indeed, a further 18% said being a billionaire was perfectly ethical."
"People aged between 18 and 29, who are Gen Z, were the most likely to find extreme wealth distasteful. One-third said it was morally wrong. That strength of opinion wanes the older the respondents get: 20% of Millennials aged 30 to 49 said being a billionaire was wrong, while Gen X and baby boomers came in at 11% and 10% respectively."
The United States has reached a record 3,000+ billionaires in 2026, led by Elon Musk at $659 billion. A Pew Research survey of over 3,000 Americans reveals divided opinions on extreme wealth ethics. Sixty-three percent view billionaire status as a non-moral issue, while 18% consider it morally wrong and 18% find it ethical. Significant generational divides exist: Gen Z respondents aged 18-29 show the strongest moral disapproval at 33%, compared to 20% of Millennials, 11% of Gen X, and 10% of Baby Boomers. This generational gap on wealth inequality is the most dramatic compared to other moral issues surveyed.
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