Question 5

Profits are always desirable for the members of an economy, but if profits are not
redistributed evenly into that economy, a large income inequality is created. This can weaken the
stability of a strong economy in the long run. For the last two decades, the measures of profit,
cash flow, return on capital, and consolidation have all reached their highest ever levels relative
to GDP. Additionally, periods of sudden mergers and acquisitions will maintain this trend.
Despite the rise in these metrics, only 60% of the profits are currently being given to the
workers who contribute to that increased profit. This is due to many reasons, such as automation,
outsourcing, and elimination of trade unions with increased lobbying. We should force
companies to pay the fair amount of taxes by enacting antitrust measures and ceasing the
protection of established companies.