Forbes Billionaires List 2021
Forbes released its annual list of the world's billionaires, with a record 3,028 billionaires and $16.1 trillion in total wealth. The U.S. has the most billionaires, followed by China and India. Public attitudes have shifted towards billionaires, with some facing backlash despite being more powerful than ever.
Key Points
- Record 3,028 billionaires with $16.1 trillion total wealth
- U.S. has the most billionaires, followed by China and India
- Shift in public attitudes towards billionaires
Pros
- Record number of billionaires
- Increase in total wealth from previous year
- Insight into how billionaires accumulate wealth
Cons
- Growing wealth inequality
- Controversy surrounding billionaires' influence