In "The Price of Inequality," Joseph E. Stiglitz expresses concerns about the growing wealth disparity in society. He argues that the wealthiest 1 percent are striving to secure an increasingly disproportionate share of resources, potentially jeopardizing the very economic system that supports their wealth. This behavior raises critical questions about the sustainability of social and economic structures.

Stiglitz warns that if those at the top continue to prioritize their interests over the common good, they might undermine the foundational principles that foster economic growth and stability. The actions of the elite could lead to system collapse, threatening the future of society as a whole and societal progress.