Sentences with phrase «morally tainted money»

But by removing those fears and making participants feel certain in their moral high ground, the researchers are able to diminish the threat of accepting morally tainted money, Willer said.

The researchers speculated that those groomed to feel more moral would consider their standing high enough to afford a little leeway in accepting morally tainted money.

In the second study, researchers sought to explain why people devalue morally tainted money.

The results suggest individuals believe that acquiring morally tainted money threatens their own moral character.

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A new study from the University of California, Berkeley, suggests that when people perceive money as morally tainted, they also view it as having less value and purchasing power.