Who Put the World Economic Forum in Charge of Everything?

Just a few years ago, only a relatively small number of people had heard of the WEF

A photograph shows a general view of the resort of Davos on the opening day of the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 16, 2023. Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images

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The World Economic Forum (WEF) is once again hosting the annual Davos summit in Switzerland. For the highly influential and ultrawealthy people of the world, it’s the place to get together, hobnob, exchange investment ideas, hit the ski slopes, and drink champagne.