# For bucks’ sake: the rise of self-made billionaires

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Published: 2026-07-23T09:46:37+00:00
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Many people, including politicians, love to hate the super-rich, and assume they have gamed the system. Yet our correspondent reports that a growing share of today’s wealthiest earned their money providing goods and services we all want. A new crackdown on scam compounds in Cambodia. And lessons from the ultimate political animal, Downing Street’s Larry the Cat .  Watch “ The Insider ” interview with Elon Musk from 6pm BST, 1pm EST.  Listen to our podcast series “ Scam Inc ”.  Guests and host: Callum Williams, senior economics writer Sue-Lin Wong, Asia correspondent Chris Impey, co-editor of “The Intelligence” Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered:  Billionaires, Elon Musk, Lionel Messi, Taylor Swift Scams, scam compounds, Cambodia Larry the Cat, Andy Burnham, Downing Street Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology— subscribe to The Economist . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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