I have suspected for a while that the single biggest cause is our lack of a national Land Value Tax (LVT). After all, Henry George predicted a century ago that

I have suspected for a while that the single biggest cause is our lack of a national Land Value Tax (LVT). After all, Henry George predicted a century ago that continued technological progress and wealth creation would also lead to poverty unless there is a sufficient LVT. Until then, whether you or your family holds land is going to be a primary factor in whether you benefit from our societal progress.