We all know that occupying a lower position in the social hierarchy means having a limited access to goods and services. We also know that people from contrasting socioeconomic backgrounds tend to live in different neighborhoods, attend different schools, and socialize in different circles. But the differences between the haves and have-nots are not limited to their financial circumstances, as one might think. The experiences people face over the life course substantially shape how they think and behave.
This line of research focuses on investigating the psychological differences between the poor and the rich and examining the behavioral consequences these differences engender. Our interest covers a broad range of topics including but not limited to charitable donations, patterns of cooperation, healthy eating, and financial decision-making.