Many people say the gap between rich and poor people is wider, as rich people become richer and poor people grow poorer. What problems could this situation cause and what measures can be done to address those problem?

In recent decades, the social distance which is a result of

wealth

inequality

have been exacerbated.

Although

there are some existing problems due to

this

social gap, effective solutions should be considered as soon as possible. There are a number of problems caused by the

wealth

inequality

.

First

, poor people might have less opportunities for education and health care service because they are not able to pay off their bills. In fact, nowadays, the number of poor people who are forced to quit

schools

Suggestion

school

or suffer from severe illnesses has been increasing dramatically over the past decades.

Second

, the wide gap between poor and rich people can lead to an instability of the society. According to numerous updating surveys, there is a close correlation between the crime rate and the

wealth

inequality

.

In other words

, when the poor could not have abilities to cover their own lives, they tend to involve in crimes

such

as robbery, burglary or deception.

Nevertheless

, there have been many good solutions for these problems.

First

, by imposing higher taxes on the rich, governments have an effective way to raise funds and

then

support the poor as supplementary benefit.

For instance

, Singaporean Government has added higher taxes on some particular luxury and unnecessary services and merchandise like cars, cigarettes or alcohol for years while

on the other hand

, poor people are able to receive social welfare as long as they need.

Moreover

, national social organizations could contribute a substantial impact to address the problems.

This

means that poor people should feel free when seeking for job opportunities, scholarships and health insurance at these organizations. The more poor people’s demands are met, the more crime rate could be reduced in turn. In conclusion,

wealth

inequality

has been receiving a great deal of concern due to its social impact. By adjusting tax policies and supporting social organizations, government can be a decent contributor to a fairer society.