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Possible Solutions and Challenges Ahead
To address the yawning wealth gap, concrete solutions are needed. One approach is implementing progressive taxation on the ultra-wealthy to redistribute wealth toward funding public goods such as education and healthcare. This, however, faces resistance from powerful interests who could relocate in search of more favorable tax regimes.
Furthermore, tightening financial regulations and closing loopholes that facilitate tax avoidance can create a more equitable system. Acknowledging that although some billionaires contribute to job creation, the net effect of their wealth accumulation on wider society often results in greater inequality.