How much of all the money in the world does Elon Musk have?
Summary
Host Lucy McNeill and guest Robin Wigglesworth investigate how much of the world's wealth Elon Musk owns. They distinguish between liquid money and total wealth, noting Musk’s fortune is mostly in volatile shares rather than cash. By comparing his net worth to global stocks, bonds, and real estate, they estimate he holds roughly 0.09% of worldwide wealth.
Topics discussed
Introduction: How much of the world's money does Elon Musk have?
Defining global money supply (M2) and estimating its value
Elon Musk's net worth and the cash vs. assets distinction
Why Musk cannot simply sell his shares for cash
Shifting the question from money to global wealth
The size of the global bond market
Estimating the value of global real estate and cash
Final calculation: Musk owns roughly 0.09% of global wealth
Conclusion and credits
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