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Economic inequality will be a major challenge from "summary" of The Raging 2020s by Alec Ross
Economic inequality will be a major challenge in the coming years. The disparities between the wealthy elite and the struggling middle and lower classes are widening at an alarming rate. This growing gap threatens to destabilize societies around the world, leading to increased social unrest and political upheaval. The concentration of wealth in the hands of a few poses a significant threat to the overall well-being of a society. As the rich get richer and the poor get poorer, the middle class is shrinking and losing ground. This trend is not sustainable in the long run and will eventually lead to widespread dissatisfaction and unrest among those who feel left behind. The inability of the middle and lower classes to access the same opportunities and resources as the elite further exacerbates the problem of economic inequality. Moreover, economic in...
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