The World's Billionaires is a ranking of the world's richest billionaires by net worth, which is compiled and published annually in March by the American business magazine Forbes. The list was first published in March 1987. The total net worth of each person on the list is estimated and expressed in...

Nazi Billionaires. The Dark History of Germany's Wealthiest Dynasties

“Meticulously researched …compels us to confront the current-day legacy of these Nazi ties.” —Wall Street Journal

A groundbreaking investigation of how the Nazis helped German tycoons make billions off the horrors of the Thir...

Millionaires for Humanity advocates a wealth tax of 1% on multimillionaires to support the COVID-19 recovery, tackle poverty and climate change and achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Research by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network highlighted the funding gap for the world t...

Why is it so difficult to tax the rich? Evidence from German policy makers

Why are rich citizens not taxed more heavily – despite growing inequality (aversion)? The literature offers several explanations, all of which ultimately work through the minds and actions of politicians. Taking Germany as...

Millionaires under the Microscope: Data Gap on Top Wealth Holders Closed: Wealth Concentration Higher than Presumed.

Millionaires have so far been underrepresented in population surveys, so little is known about them and the precise concentration of wealth in Germany.

Link: DIW Weekly Report.