In different counties around the globe,it is a common notion that while poor people are getting poorer, the rich are accummulating more wealth.There are several reasons for this. On the side of the wealthy can include factors such as investing in the best education,willingness to take risks,hard work and inheritance just to mention a few. On the other side, having brilliant ideas yet lacking the means and connections to bring them to live, as well as poor infrastructure can greatly affect the poor, hence, further reduction in wealth. This essay would discuss these reason in more detail with relevant examples.