Study indicate that individuals with lower income and education levels benefit most from free speech, while people with greater resources are more likely to prioritize free speech highly
Study indicate that individuals with lower income and education levels benefit most from free speech, while people with greater resources are more likely to prioritize free speech highly
www.sciencedirect.com The economics of free speech: Subjective wellbeing and empowerment of marginalized citizens
We analyse whether people value free speech differently depending on their resources (income or education levels). Our analysis includes both stated p…
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I think free speech is important, tho it seems difficult to actually convince major corporations and over-financed individuals to adopt ethical practices and principles with the things we say. It might make things better if all of us could prioritize principled behavior highly - especially those with greater resources. I think the right kind of free speech would follow naturally then.