How we view wealth in America
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A recent survey from the Pew Center indicated that an increasing number of Americans see strong conflicts between the rich and poor. At the same time, many respondents still believe that the wealthy earned their wealth through hard work and ambition.
Kerri's guests are Robert Frank, who says America views the wealthy with envy and hatred, and Michael Norton, who says we love a good "rags to riches" story.
Robert Frank is a journalist who ponders the wealth and the wealthy every day on his blog at the Wall Street Journal.
Michael Norton, is an associate professor of business administration from Harvard Business School.
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