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This phenomenon isn’t just about restaurant prices; it’s about the entire economic system. Wealth remains heavily concentrated at the top, with stock markets reaching new heights, yet most ordinary people are not feeling the benefits. The majority of stocks are owned by a small elite, and when wealth is hoarded rather than circulated, the economy risks stagnation.
A stark comparison arises: Floyd Mayweather, who ostentatiously flaunts his spending, injects money back into the economy, while figures like Elon Musk, with their wealth sitting in stocks, do little to stimulate economic activity. The system depends on consumer spending — but when consumers are stretched thin and cautious with their money, growth stalls.