Sources:“We reason that increased resources and independence from others cause people to prioritize self-interest over others’ welfare and perceive greed as positive and beneficial, which in turn gives rise to increased unethical behavior. We predict that, given their abundant resources and increased independence, upper-class individuals should demonstrate greater unethical behavior and that one important reason for this tendency is that upper-class individuals hold more favorable attitudes toward greed.” Wow! There’s a lot to unpack in that statement. Like the collection of studies, all of various relevance to real situations, it’s a conglomeration of ideas, in various states of proven-ness and relationship to each other. It may well be that people with more resources have greater independence and are less apt to be polite to others. It may also be that people with lots of money think it is alright to look out for oneself when the situation provides a chance to profit. It may be that inclination is what led them to be successful—or perhaps, if they were born into money, they copied the attitude from their parents.
1. How good are the upper class?
2. Greed Isn't Good.
3. Are the rich bigger pricks that\n the rest of us?
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