How much political power do different billionaires have? Power is a relational concept, and a billionaire’s power therefore needs to be evaluated within the political context (s)he’s operating in. We rank the billionaires according to...

Explore campaign contribution laws and the top five billionaires by country.              

How can billionaires try to shape public policy? http://www.billionaireswatch.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Patricia-video-final.mp4 Our video explains the legal mechanisms: Electioneering, lobbying and advocacy, opinion shaping and philanthropy. With corruption, influence becomes illegal. Our glossary explains the key terms.

About us billionaireswatch.org is a student led project that exists to put the spotlight on private wealth in public policy through transparency. This student-led project is dedicated to giving you insight into how the ultra-rich...