The Ethics of Wealth: Examining the Link Between Riches and Morality.

A new replication study has called into question the idea that wealthier people are more likely to act unethically. The study aimed to replicate a 2012 study by Paul Piff, which found that wealthier people were less likely to act generously and more likely to act selfishly and unethically. However, the new study found no relationship between the make of a car and unethical behavior, contradicting Piff's findings. While Piff still believes there are differences in how people from different backgrounds behave, the new study suggests that the stereotype that the wealthy act badly when given the chance is not completely supported by research.