Nobel economist challenges Elon Musk to donate $1 trillion fortune by 2036; Musk signals intent to act

A Nobel Prize-winning economist has publicly challenged Elon Musk to donate his entire estimated $1 trillion fortune by the year 2036. Musk responded, stating, "I am actually going to do something along these lines."

The exchange was reported by Fortune on July 27, 2026.

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