Amazon’s billionaire founder Jeff Bezos seen in Texas, US, after his flight to the edge of space on July 20, 2021. Bezos thanked Amazon workers after the flight, noting that they “paid for all of this”. Photo: Reuters
Amazon’s billionaire founder Jeff Bezos seen in Texas, US, after his flight to the edge of space on July 20, 2021. Bezos thanked Amazon workers after the flight, noting that they “paid for all of this”. Photo: Reuters
Stephen J. Lyons
Opinion

Opinion

Stephen J. Lyons

How billionaires are exploiting a world in crisis, and laughing all the way to the bank

  • It is no coincidence that as the world grows more embattled, billionaires are getting richer – this is how ‘Davos Man’ operates
  • Davos Man claims he will use his wealth to save the world, while devising new ways to exploit workers, avoid taxes and become ever richer

Amazon’s billionaire founder Jeff Bezos seen in Texas, US, after his flight to the edge of space on July 20, 2021. Bezos thanked Amazon workers after the flight, noting that they “paid for all of this”. Photo: Reuters
Amazon’s billionaire founder Jeff Bezos seen in Texas, US, after his flight to the edge of space on July 20, 2021. Bezos thanked Amazon workers after the flight, noting that they “paid for all of this”. Photo: Reuters
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