Thinking about choice diminishes concern for wealth inequality

Monday, June 25, 2012 - 14:00 in Psychology & Sociology

Against the backdrop of a worldwide recession, wealth inequality has become a prominent theme in discussions about politics and the economy. In opinion polls, many Americans seem to support a more equal distribution of wealth. But they often vote against measures that would narrow the gap between those with the highest and lowest incomes. In a new study, psychological scientists examine whether the concept of choice might help to explain Americans' contradictory opinions on wealth.

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