To be fair, the Ferengi are atavistic capitalists, like with their famous Rules Of Acquisition:
“Free advice is seldom cheap.”
“The riskier the road, the greater the profit.”
“Every man has his price.”
“Compassion is no substitute for a profit.”
“Whisper your way to success.”
“There is no substitute for success.”
“Ask not what your profits can do for you, but what you can do for your profits.”
“Only fools pay retail.”
“It’s always good to know about new customers before they walk in your door.”
“There’s nothing more dangerous than an honest businessman.”
“A smart customer is not a good customer.”
“Greed is eternal.”
“Never trust your customers.”
“Never trust a beneficiary.”
“Never give away for free what can be sold.”
“Employees are the rungs on the ladder of success. Don’t hesitate to step on them.”
On the other hand, they were also strictly meritorious. You didn’t get included in the will because you happened to be the offspring. You had to show that you could wisely use what would be given to you.
The Ferengis were Jews. To me it was blatant.