Some people think that in order to produce a happy society, it is necessary to ensure that there is only a small difference between the earnings of the richest and poorest. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In capitalistic society, money might be the one of elements related to happiness. Many people want to earn a lot of money as possible as they can and some people show off their wealth. More and more people want to be rich and crimes related to money are increasing on modern society. Thus, I think small difference between the earnings of the richest and poorest can make a happy society. This essay will provide the reasons.
First of all, the gap between the rich and poor is becoming larger and larger. Only few people make more money than sum of that others make money. This difference make people feel uncomfortable. Some rich people show off their wealth on SNS and many people compare their circumstances with the rich people. As a result, they become unhappy. People knows that money is not everything in their lives but it is clear that money is important to live especially in capitalistic society. Thus, they cannot help comparing with others and it might related to their happiness.
Also, it can prevent that people try to get high-income jobs. Recently, many students prefer only few departments which they can get high-income jobs easily. If society ensures a small difference between the income of the richest and poorest, young people can challenge what they like with no worries about income and it can develop various fields. Thus, the smaller the gap of earnings, the more people can challenge without worries about money.
In conclusion, a small gap between the earning of the richest and poorest can produce a happy society. It can people feel free from money and eventually helpful for society.