Economy
Will We All Benefit from a Class of Super-Rich?
Opinion editor Laura van Baars asks if the spending of super-rich households compensates for others' austerity amid high prices. The wealth gap widens as Dutch consumption remains strong despite energy costs. Sociologist Mike Savage attributes this to meritocratic beliefs that anyone can become rich. Meanwhile, legal firms replace lawyers with AI, increasing costs and reducing human expertise. This may create a divide between high-income service providers and others. If technology benefits only the wealthy, faith in meritocracy could vanish, potentially sparking unrest. However, the super-rich will spend heavily, possibly sustaining economic growth.
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