"...Overall, most Americans tend to believe that wealthy people gain their wealth through the choices they make, such as working hard and being ambitious...
...Ideological Divide
Liberals say wealth and poverty are largely due to chance.
Conversely, conservatives believe wealth and poverty are largely due to personal choices.
- Strong liberals say the top reasons for people’s wealth: family connections (48%), inheritance (40%), and getting lucky (31%)
- Strong conservatives say top reasons for people’s wealth: hard work (62%), ambition (47%), self-discipline (45%)
- Strong liberals say the top causes of poverty are discrimination (51%), an unfair economic system (48%), and lack of educational opportunities (48%)
- Strong conservatives say the top causes of poverty are poor life choices (60%), a lack of work ethic (52%), breakdown of families (47%), and drugs and alcohol (47%)...
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