The economy's response to "a large segment of the population has no money to buy things" seems to be selling more stuff and more expensive stuff to those who do

The economy's response to "a large segment of the population has no money to buy things" seems to be selling more stuff and more expensive stuff to those who do. The economy is essentially trying to cut many people out of it entirely. (and yes, I know 'the economy' isn't some sentient monolith)