How does altruism differ across individuals and societies? A new paper, authored by Alexander W. Cappelen, Benjamin Enke, and Bertil Tungodden, draws on surveys from 60 countries and over 64,000 respondents to uncover key insights into the cultural, demographic, and institutional factors that shape universalist preferences and their links to trust, politics, and societal organization.

Just before the holidays, Sandra E. Black, Paul J. Devereux, Fanny Landaud, and Kjell G. Salvanes published their study, "The (Un)Importance of Inheritance," exploring the role of gifts and inheritances in economic inequality.

The American Economic Association (AEA), together with the Allied Social Science Associations (ASSA), hosts a three-day annual meeting each January to present research on economics and related fields. This year, FAIR researchers made notable contributions, sharing valuable insights on key topics.

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