Who’s more likely to steal sweets from a child? According to science, it’s the rich. A study seemingly confirming our suspicions about the moral behaviour of the wealthy was one of the winners of the 2026 Ig Nobel prizes
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Are rich people really worse behaved? Here’s the science – podcast
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08.09.2026
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