In our modern world, the rich are getting richer, the poor are becoming poorer, leading to the gap between the poorest and the richest wider, which results in some social issues. Therefore, it is suggested by some people that closing the gap between classes of our society so that a joyful society could be flourish. Even though there is a level of endorsement towards this specific school of thought , I still a minor degree reservation due to the concerns that this suggestion may create for society.
On the one hand, there is one major reason that explains why closing the financial gap between the richest and the poorest in a society would effectively improve the sense of happiness among its citizens. People can only feel happy if they can access any service and product without having to earn a lot of money. This means that even the most advanced medicines or healthcare technology can be accessible for the poorest members of society. If the riches and the poorest do not have significantly different level of financial possession, important products and services cannot be too expensive, helping with accessibility and eventually making everyone happier in life.
On the other hand, opponents of the idea regarding trying to close the gap between the richest and the poorest are skeptical of its application and implications. Happiness is a multifaceted factor, meaning that exclusively influencing the level of financial possession and accessibility to vital products and services is not enough to initiate a meaningful and guaranteed change. Specifically, people’s general mental well-being is defined by the level of satisfaction they have with their nations’ education, healthcare, social welfare, and entertainment. As a result, if a nation wants to create a happier society, it must take in consideration other factors outside of simply narrowing the gap between the richest and the poorest.
In conclusion, although there are controversial opinions on determining whether or not closing the gap between the richest and the poorest in a society is the best measure to improve the happiness of citizens, I believe that it can be effective only to a certain extent.