Influence of Inequality on Cooperation in Social Dilemmas
Findings from field experiments suggest a causal link between economic inequality and cooperation. In groups with high levels of inequality, there tends to be greater mistrust among participants. This mistrust can, in turn, reduce the group's overall level of cooperation in managing shared resources or contributing to public goods.
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