Should billionaires pay? (The Statesman)

The Statesman published an article discussing a Twitter conversation between the WFP’s David Beasley and entrepreneur Elon Musk. Beasley suggested that billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos part with only a fraction of their wealth to do so. Specifically, 2 percent of Elon Musk’s wealth amounting to USD 6.6 Billion would do the trick. Musk responded by demanding from the WFP an exact plan with a timeline guaranteeing an “end to world hunger.” IFPRI, in a published brief, has estimated annual costs ranging from $7 billion to $265 billion for tackling world hunger. The range is on the basis of various models of tackling hunger proposed by institutions including WFP, IFPRI, and World Bank.  IFPRI, in a published brief, has estimated annual costs ranging from $7 billion to $265 billion for tackling world hunger. The range is on the basis of various models of tackling hunger proposed by institutions including WFP, IFPRI, and World Bank.