Really? In the 70s, like 15% of households had credit cards. Today, it is nearly 80%. We also live in a digital economy where you rarely pay with cash. I'd like to be as optimistic as you but I'd be shocked if there was a massive increase in violence by those that don't have much.
We keep increasing every year for the “have nots”. Our species is very good at adapting and overcoming. Those in power rely on this and so far it has been working. I’m not saying there is no chance of higher crime or violence, but if 2008 bank bailouts didn’t cause a violent revolution…doubt another monetary transition will.
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