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Are Rich People Less Moral?

sciencehabit writes "New research suggests that the upper classes are more likely to behave dishonorably than those lower on the economic spectrum. The rich are more likely to cheat, steal, and even disobey traffic laws than those with less money and power (abstract). Curiously, in one experiment, Prius drivers also behaved badly, regardless of their wealth."

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  1. Re:Sorta by superwiz · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Warren Buffet has gotten much less ethical in his old age. He used to enable businesses and growth. Now he is advocating destructive social trends in the hopes of getting away with the largest tax evasion scheme in history.

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  2. Re:Yes by dave420 · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    The facts disagree with your position.