I'd take it a step further: The problem is that our economy does not allocate resources well, either to people who need the resources (e.g., people who can't get health care or obtain decent education for their kids), or to people who will provide good return on investment to the rest of society.
The 'free' market, the invisible god that so many worship as an arbiter of value, doesn't do a good job. (It's also not free in many senses.)
"or to people who will provide good return on investment to the rest of society"
It's a tricky one. While I am certain that science moves society forward (though the rate is decreasing), I am not convinced the median scientist contributes in the positive direction.
I'd take it a step further: The problem is that our economy does not allocate resources well, either to people who need the resources (e.g., people who can't get health care or obtain decent education for their kids), or to people who will provide good return on investment to the rest of society.
The 'free' market, the invisible god that so many worship as an arbiter of value, doesn't do a good job. (It's also not free in many senses.)