If wages are to rise, workers need more bargaining power
The majority are a lot poorer and the rich have gotten a LOT richer. We&#x27;ve seen what happens before when we don&#x27;t redistribute <i>opportunity</i> effectively haven&#x27;t we.<p>EDIT: Seriously the down voting! Here are some resources for you to think about:<p>[1] <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Wealth_inequality_in_the_United_States" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Wealth_inequality_in_the_Unite...</a><p>[2] <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Capital_in_the_Twenty-First_Century" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Capital_in_the_Twenty-First_Ce...</a><p>[3] <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;The_Spirit_Level_(book)" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;The_Spirit_Level_(book)</a><p>I suggest the rise of populism is caused by increases in wealth going to the very richest while <i>in real terms</i> the majority of people are poorer than ever.