How Thinking About Legacy May Benefit Society

Research from Professor Kimberly Wade-Benzoni shows how legacy reflection leads to altruistic behavior and long-term thinking

People want their legacy to have a meaningful impact on future generations, and when prompted to think about it, they are more likely to give some of their wealth to benefit society. That’s according to Professor Kimberly Wade-Benzoni of Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. When deciding how to transfer their wealth,… read more