The gap between the rich and the poor is becoming wider; the rich is becoming richer, and the poor are even getting poorer. what problems can the situation cause? what can be done to reduce this gap?

In this day and age, the extending gap between rich and poor is increasingly widening in many countries around the world. This essay will discuss why capitalism and nepotism are the primary reasons for this phenomenon and also suggest feasible solutions including tax policies and improving education.

The wealthy are getting richer and richer due to capitalism. This means that the employers make a maximum use of their employees or even force them to do overtime with the aim of making profits as much as possible but do not have to pay much for the workers. In addition, nepotism is to blame for this trend. The affluent abuse their financial power and high-social class to break the rule such as illegally smuggling drugs or tax evasion. In other words, the rich have a wide range of social circles and use their money to bribe public officials, enabling them to develop their business smoothly.

However, due to lack of education and qualifications the underprivileged stand no chance to get a better position in society where income is falling and expenditure is rising. For example, when one does not acquire necessary qualifications, he or she has to perform menial work with a low salary that is enough to make ends meet. Consequently, the poor cannot compete with educated and skillful workforces which stem from the high class community. This trend is growing the separation between the haves and the have nots.

Despite the current situation, there are some viable measurements which can bridge the gap. First, the government should introduce tax policies which can effectively prevent tax evasion and tax avoidance from happening. Second, the state needs to improve educational systems as well as provide financial support such as tuition waiver or tax deduction for those who live under the poverty line, establishing an equilibrium in class society. These factors will form income equalities between the rich and the poor in the community.

In conclusion, the poor are getting inferior to the rich for many reasons, and the proposed solutions can be executed to reverse the trend.