Do people still chase after wealth and social status today? -"The Necklace"

I think that people do still chase after wealth. If a person sees someone else who is wealthy, then they will become jealous of their possessions they have. It is a natural instinct for people to become jealous of other people or things. Being wealthy is worthwhile. Everybody has their own status. Most people might not have the option of somethings they do in life.