Absolutely

The requirements and needs of a country should be that country's Government's top priority. Treating the nation as a singular entity, and producing policies born to increase national productivity and growth should be first and foremost. This may result in a rich/poor divide within a capitalist society. To "level the playing field" and make everyone equal is to disregard the Capitalist ideal and move towards Socialism, which invariably results in the adoption of some form of Communism.