If, once again, we're talking about a group of individuals that controls (once again!) over a third of the wealth in their respective countries, then shouldn't

If, once again, we're talking about a group of individuals that controls (once again!) over a third of the wealth in their respective countries, then shouldn't we conclude that money is a fairly poor form of rationing? Putin's policies show that "the rich" are no actual threat to government. Why would the IMF bother with this recommendation?