New research published inPLOS One suggests that people may expect to engage in more unethical behavior when they perceive higher levels of economic inequality in society. This finding could have implications for societal trust and cooperation. Economic inequality has been a growing concern globally, with uneven distribution of wealth and income within society affecting various aspects of life. Previous studies have linked higher inequality to increased unethical behaviors such as corruption and crime. However, it was unclear whether individuals are aware of this link and whether it influences …