The really remarkable thing about our free enterprise system, is that there are always people who becomes successful, even in the most perilous times. Like right now.
In times past, there have been individuals and corporations who have prospered during war, famine and pestilence. The company which invents the vaccine for the Covid19 virus will no doubt become wealthy. In fact almost every day now we see one small pharmaceutical company after another shoot up in price, as it announces their progress in producing such a cure.
Investors are chomping at the bit, hoping to find that company which is at the forefront in controlling the pandemic. And when that companies steps forward, the rewards will be not only financial, but the realization that they will be helping all of mankind.