Socioeconomic status, perceived inequality of opportunity, and attitudes toward redistribution

In conclusion, people commensurately support redistribution policies (even contrary to their own self-interest) as they recognize the significance of inequality of opportunity. The greater the support among people for redistribution against their self-interest, the weaker the social cleavage in attitudes toward redistribution across different SES strata, and the higher the overall level of support for redistribution in society.

Source: The Social Science Journal - July 10, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research