Topics with Tag: Wealth

Economic Systems
Economic systems organize how resources get allocated: who will be wealthy, who will be poor, and who gets to make important decisions about wealth distribution. They also indirectly influence our moral perception of wealth. Capitalism, socialism, communism, another? Which economic system is most conducive to producing the kind of society that we want to live in?
Democracy Under Threat
Though far from perfect, and often criticized, democracy is the best system we have for maintaining functional, effective governments that protect the rights and freedoms of individuals. We all have a stake in our political system, and a responsibility to protect our democracy. Is our democracy under threat? Is it better or worse than in the past? What should we do to protect it?
Should there be Billionaires?
Should a person be entitled to keep whatever money they earn, or do the wealthy have a responsibility to pay back into the society that facilitated their wealth? Should economics be viewed as a system for earning individual wealth or for generating collective wealth and building a productive society? Have we reached the point where the wealth gap threatens the health of our society?