The idea that money changes people for the worse is deeply ingrained in western culture. From A Christmas Carol, with its archetypal miser Scrooge, to Wall Street with its ruthless anti-hero Gordon Gekko, countless stories have featured individuals who forsake compassion as they amass their fortunes. More recently, the press has taken to vilifying bankers for awarding themselves huge bonuses while taking excessive risks with investments.
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