Economics is not an exact science, and many of the conclusions are made on certain assumptions, which may, or may not, be valid, depending on the circumstances.
“Be productive and ye will prosper” or non productive inefficiencies mandated by government fiat leads to poverty. The creation of real wealth correlates best with the extent of social justice in any culture or no capitalism, no wealth, no justice. All true but difficult to persuade people with average and below average intelligence who are easily seduced by the siren songs of socialism and the false promises of the politicians who prosper and live well within the bureaucratic swamp.