People care about source of money, attach less value to 'tainted' wealth
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - 20:20
in Psychology & Sociology
It's no accident that money obtained through dishonest or illegal means is called "dirty money." A new study suggests that when people perceive money as morally tainted, they also view it as having less value and purchasing power, challenging the belief that "all money is green," and that people will cross ethical boundaries to amass it.