Quote by: James Surowiecki

Behavioral economists have shown that a sizable percentage of people are willing to pay real money to punish people who are taking from a common pot but not contributing to it. Just to insure that shirkers get what they deserve, we are prepared to make ourselves poorer.


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Author Bio


  • NameJames Surowiecki
  • DescriptionAmerican journalist
  • BornApril 30, 1967
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionJournalist