While the economy's overall health may prevent a severe depression, wage suppression can lead to a precarious situation where a significant portion of the population lives paycheck to paycheck.
This creates a scenario where individuals feel compelled to engage in market speculation, often through high-risk activities like hypergambling, in an attempt to overcome stagnant wages and socioeconomic limitations.
The outcome may be a society where individuals are pushed to take financial risks, seeking to leapfrog economic tiers, but the pervasive uncertainty could also result in some settling for mediocrity due to the lack of stable financial foundations.