Either extreme is not good....

When we see poverty allowed to reach a condition of starvation, it is a sure sign that somewhere we shall find tyranny.

Men must bestir themselves in this matter, and no longer delay in altering conditions which bring the misery of grinding poverty to a very large number of people.
The rich must give of their abundance; they must soften their hearts and cultivate a compassionate intelligence, taking thought for those sad ones who are suffering from lack of the very necessaries of life.
There must be special laws made, dealing with these extremes of rich and want....

The government of the countries should conform to the Divine Law which gives equal justice to all....

Not until this is done will the Law of God be obeyed.
Public Finance 'Abdu'l-Baha suggests that each town and village or district should be entrusted as far as possible with the administration of fiscal matters within its own area and should contribute its due proportion for the expenses of the general government.