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41. In some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries. Some people 
think that this is good for a country, while others believe that the government 
should control salaries and limit the amount people can earn. 
 
Discuss both views and give your opinion. 
 
  
In many countries, there is a huge income difference among people. This is because some people 
are earning high salaries. At the same time, there are many more who are struggling to meet their 
needs. Some people, therefore, argue that the government should control salaries. I do not agree 
with this view. In my opinion, this difference in salary is good for the economy because it 
encourages people to work harder.  
  
If there is a limit to what people can earn, most of them will lose the motivation to work harder.  
The reason that encourages people to work harder and harder is their urge to earn higher salaries. 
Therefore, if the government controls the salaries, it will hurt the morale of employees. Also, 
having a small number of people who earn too much is not necessarily a bad thing. They act as 
an inspiration for the poor. These super-wealthy people can also start enterprises that create jobs 
and improve the living standards of the poor people.   
  
Of course, income disparity is not a good thing. It makes the poor feel inadequate. But at the 
same time, it encourages many of them to work harder and earn more. As human beings, we 
have a natural tendency to want more. We get inspired by the affluent lifestyle of the rich and 

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