Monaco isn't renowned for its businesses.
But yes, there is an issue with the rich investing in residential property (which good regulations could address).
I am not "arguing" this - that would be silly. This was OP comment:
> This, "If you have enough, why does it matter if someone else has more" argument doesn't really hold.
it does hold water. you can work and live in Elmo and have all your needs met while the rich&famous are chillin on a yacht in Nice
Silicon valley was backward cheap farmland that allowed students in the nearby universities to stay in an area with their college friends and start their business ideas instead of moving back home.
Anywhere there is excess energy/synergy the rich move in and try to capture it, sucking it out. You need places where society can grow, where excess energy is allowed to create excitement/progress/try new things.