Conservatives for hope and optimism?
May 15th, 2008 | by Brian |Update to: What warrants explaining: equality or inequality?
Consider what Arthur Brooks wrote in his recent post at the Freakonimics blog:
In my book I argue that conservatives are more optimistic about the future than liberals are, and believe in each individual’s ability to get ahead on the basis of achievement.Liberals are more likely to see themselves and others as victims of circumstance and oppression, and doubt whether individuals can climb without governmental help.
Via Arnold Kling at EconLog.
tags: happiness, politics
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