Visible inequality breeds more inequality

Simon Gächter

Nature, 2015, vol. 526, issue 7573, 333-334

Abstract: Experiments suggest that when people can see wealth inequality in their social network, this propels further inequality through reduced cooperation and reduced social connectivity. See Letter p.426

Date: 2015
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