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Are rich people really worse behaved? Here’s the science – podcast

The Guardian UK Tuesday 08 September 2026, 04:00 UTC By Presented and produced by Madeleine Finlay, with Ian Sample, sound design by Joel Cox, the executive producer was Ellie Bury 1 min read
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Who’s more likely to steal sweets from a child? According to science, it’s the rich. A study seemingly confirming our suspicions about the moral behaviour of the wealthy was one of the winners of the 2026 Ig Nobel prizes, which honour research that makes you laugh and then think.

Who’s more likely to steal sweets from a child? According to science, it’s the rich. A study seemingly confirming our suspicions about the moral behaviour of the wealthy was one of the winners of the 2026 Ig Nobel prizes, which honour research that makes you laugh and then think. Science editor Ian Sample tells Madeleine Finlay what the researchers think could be behind the phenomenon, and they explore some of the other awards, including one for a surprising quality we look for in our friends and another for a biomechanical definition of kissing

Rich people more likely to steal children’s sweets, finds Ig Nobel prize-winning study

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