9. Growing Wealth Inequality
Periods like the Gilded Age and the 1980s witnessed significant wealth disparities, a trend that is resurfacing today. Historical evidence indicates that such inequality can lead to social unrest and prompt policy reforms, as seen with the New Deal. The next decade may see similar movements advocating for equity. The OECD’s report, “Does Inequality Matter?”, explores these dynamics in detail (oecd.org).
