World Values Survey - Inequality

This note last modified November 19, 2024

All are on a scale from 1-10

Incomes should be made more equal vs We need larger income differences as incentives for individual effort

Private ownership of business and industry should be increased vs Government ownership of business and industry should be increased

Government should take more responsibility to ensure that everyone is provided for vs People should take more responsibility to provide for themselves

Competition is good. It stimulates people to work hard and develop new ideas vs Competition is harmful. It brings out the worst in people

In the long run, hard work usually brings a better life vs Hard work doesn’t generally bring success—it’s more a matter of luck and connections

People can only get rich at the expense of others vs Wealth can grow so there’s enough for everyone