A new study conducted at Reichman University, in collaboration with Aarhus University in Denmark, challenges the negative stereotypes associated with individuals facing economic hardship. The study, led by Prof. Guy Hochman of Reichman University’s Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology, head of the master’s degree program in behavioral economics, explored the relationship between financial scarcity, information-seeking, and ethical behavior.
People in financial distress behave more morally, says study
