Ideology of Affluence: Explanations for Inequality and Economic Policy Preferences among Rich Americans | The Journal of Politics: Vol 83, No 1 As economic inequality increases, so does the importance of understanding affluent perspectives on the problem. We examine whether affluent Americans are more likely than others to hold individuals re...

This research found that affluent Americans are more likely to attribute economic success to personal traits—like intelligence and hard work—and, in the case of the top 1%, even to genetic factors.

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