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Fundamental freedoms and the psychology of threat, bargaining, and inequality
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 29 August 2013
Abstract
Van de Vliert's findings may be explained by the psychology of threat and bargaining. Poor people facing extreme threats must cope by surrendering individual freedom in service of shared group needs. Wealthier people are more able to flee from threats and/or resist authoritarianism, so their leaders must concede greater freedom. Incorporating these factors (plus inequality) can sharpen researchers' predictions.
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