Dispositional Greed

3 important questions on Dispositional Greed

Axiom of greed / axiom of maximization

According to this axiom, people should always want  more of a desirable good, and prefer the option that delivers on this desire.

The core experience of greed

Consists of both a desire to acquire more and the dissatisfaction of never having enought. Greed is an insatiable hunger for more.

Greed, impulsiveness and self-control

When people have willpower they can resist the urge to act upon their impulses. However, when willpower is limited, people usually give in to these urges. Impulsiveness is the outcome of a conlfict between desires and willpower. Greed is often associated with increased risk taking and recklessness. Dispositional greed should be related to less risk aversion.

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