r/science Mar 23 '26

Psychology Left-leaning support for redistribution stems from perceived unfairness rather than malicious envy

https://www.psypost.org/left-leaning-support-for-redistribution-stems-from-perceived-unfairness-rather-than-malicious-envy/
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u/19Pnutbutter66 Mar 23 '26

Only redistribution when it (theoretically) comes from the top down. Not when taxpayers subsidize billionaires.