The issue with the economy isn't that the poor aren't making enough it's that the elite are making too much. The economy is based on spending and receiving money so when the elite or 1% holds more money than they'll be able to spend in 3 life times then the money sits there and won't be spent leaving less money in circulation causing the government to print more money, raise the value in some way, or tax the rich/middle class.
Back 50 or 60 years ago, CEOs might make anywhere from 10%-50% more than their employees. Today, you're looking at 400%-600%, depending on the profession.
If there were more jobs, or less people looking for jobs, there would be more competition between employers for potential employees and as a result wages and living standards would Increase.
End message: we need more jobs, or less people.
End message: we need more jobs, or less people.