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Wealth Inequality During The Pandemic
The rapid spread of the coronavirus pandemic has affected virtually every aspect of human life, ranging from the financial markets to social relations. However, with the passing of the year and the gradual adaptation of the global economy to the new normal, one of the most significant issues that has emerged is the growing inequality between the rich and poor. This article will analyze what has caused the wealth inequality during the pandemic, as well as the consequences of this phenomenon.
One of the primary drivers of wealth inequality during the pandemic has been the drop in the global stock market. The coronavirus pandemic caused an economic shock that was unprecedented in its size and scope, and this shock has disproportionately affected the finances of both the wealthy and the poor. The stock markets, in particular, have seen massive losses. The ultra-wealthy, who typically have a large portion of their wealth held in stocks and bonds, have seen massive losses in their portfolios. On the other side of the equation, those without much wealth at all have not seen such dramatic losses, but their potential for making any positive returns on their money has been hampered by the shrinking global market.
The disruption caused by the pandemic to the global economy has also amplified existing wealth-based disparities, especially in developing nations. For example, many developing nations rely heavily on tourism for economic development, but the coronavirus has decimated their tourism industries. This trend has caused an increased inequality between those with the means to survive regardless―such as those in tech or finance―and those who cannot find or keep jobs and who, consequently, have been unable to make any gains.
With the emergence of the coronavirus pandemic, many governments and institutions have implemented policy changes in an effort to address some of the economic fallout resulting from the crisis. For example, the US government passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES), which provided economic relief to individuals and businesses across the country. However, this relief has been disproportionately beneficial to the wealthy, as the top 1% have seen more gains than the bottom 99%, according to a Harvard study.
The economic disparities caused by the pandemic might even lead to great disruptions in our society. Political unrest, at least in part, can be fueled by inequality, and with this inequality on the rise we run the risk of disruption and chaos in the coming years. Similarly, the wages of many workers have either been decreased or frozen due to the pandemic. This could create further strain in the labor market, causing an even greater divide between the rich and the poor.
All in all, the coronavirus pandemic has revealed, and in some cases exacerbated, the already-widening wealth inequality throughout the world. This trend is concerning and has the potential to create significant economic and social disruption in the coming years. Governments and other institutions should, therefore, work to create more equitable economic policies that can promote economic growth across all socioeconomic levels, and not just the wealthiest. Failing to do so risks further disorder and unrest, leading to an even greater rift between the haves and have-nots.
