Global inequality means that while the wealthy have too few needs, the needy have too little wealth. Capitalism is stymied, courting long-term disaster.

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In a capitalist society, the wealth created by one group is not equal to that of another group. In a complex market place, the wealthy have many more needs than the poor. In this way, the wealthy have too few needs and the needy have too little wealth. Since an unequal distribution of wealth is unfair to both sides, capitalism is stymied by a growing disparity between rich and poor. Capitalism cannot thrive in a system where inequality can be so great.

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1. Global inequality means that while the wealthy have too few needs, the needy have too little wealth. Capitalism is stymied, courting long-term disaster.

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