Consensus at the Heart of Division: Commentary on Norton and Ariely (2011)

Perspect Psychol Sci. 2011 Jan;6(1):13-4. doi: 10.1177/1745691610393529. Epub 2011 Feb 3.

Abstract

We argue that seemingly deep-seated partisan divisions may be built on a foundation of surprising consensus, not only in terms of the wealth distributions that people prefer (Norton & Ariely, 2011, this issue), but also in the gut-level moral reactions and beliefs about money and happiness that may underlie those preferences.

Keywords: consensus; happiness; income; moral reactions; predictions.

Publication types

  • Review