Is Elon Musk Overpaid?

The even bigger question is who gets to decide. Hint: Should it be the government?

Elon Musk in January 2020. — Elon Musk in January 2020. AP/John Raoux, file

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Feb 1, 2024, 05:16 PM ET

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