New research in political psychology suggests that people interpret economic inequality through an “us” versus “them” lens. Beyond the usual suspects – “the 1%”, “the poor” – these categories include figures such as politicians, footballers, bankers and NHS workers, argue Daniel Walsh and Sonja Zmerli. With this relational orientation, researchers might ask: who does the public think benefits from different institutional structures and policies? And are those in charge trusted to address the growing disparities?
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