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The rise of the self-made billionaire
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August 5, 2026
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2:36Now PlayingBillionaires get a bad rap. But the share of those who have made their fortunes from political access and inheritance appears to be declining. Instead there is an increase in those who made their money from genuine entrepreneurship.
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