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Is it wrong to have too much money? Your answer may depend on deep-seated values and your country's economy

Survey of over 4,300 people in 20 countries finds cultural values like equality and purity influence whether excessive wealth is seen as immoral.

Summary by Phys.org
Across cultures, people often wrestle with whether having lots of money is a blessing, a burden or a moral problem. According to our new research, how someone views billionaires isn't just about economics. Judgment also hinges on certain cultural and moral instincts, which helps explain why opinions about wealth are so polarized.

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The Conversation broke the news in on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
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