Feeling Special Reduces Perceived Economic Inequality

Poster Session XI

Keyword: Happiness

Abstract: We demonstrate a strategy that can reduce perceived economic inequality: obtaining special-edition products. Two experiments found that people who received the special edition (vs. regular) product perceived the economic inequality to be lower. Felling special mediates this effect. Our findings offer insights into utilizing symbolic experiences to influence inequality perceptions.

• Bingyan Hu (Presenting Author)
• Xinwei Liu (Author)
• Zhao Liu (Author)