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288. Are the Rich Really Less Generous Than the Poor?

May 25, 2017 · 00:42:24

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Economists tested if the rich are less generous than the poor.
They used a Dutch postal worker uniform and cash-filled envelopes.
The study aimed to debunk the narrative of wealthy selfishness.

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