The vast majority of Americans underestimate the magnitude of economic inequality between Whites and racial minorities, particularly Black and Latinx people, according a research reported in Perspectives on Psychological Science. More
People who live or think they live in a more economically unequal society may be more supportive of a strong, even autocratic leader, a large-scale international study shows. More
Yale University researchers explore the psychological processes that explain why the vast majority of Americans underestimate the magnitude of economic inequality between Whites and racial minorities. More
Consumption habits may play a stronger role than income itself in how people feel about their lives, a study suggests. More
What is the best way to spend money to increase your happiness? A series of studies suggests that it may depend, in part, on how wealthy you are. More
The rising wealth of the top tier of earners seems to be inaugurating a new age of charitable giving. More than 150 billionaires from around the world have now signed Bill and Melinda Gates’ Giving Pledge, promising to donate at least half of their fortunes to charity. Others give money to More
