Income inequality and self-others risk perception bias: evidence from 49 countries (opens in new tab)

Self-other risk perception bias refers to the tendency for individuals to perceive their own risks as lower than those faced by others—a cognitive bias that can significantly influence decision-making and behavior, particularly in the context of health risks. This study, based on data from 42612 participants across 49 countries, investigates whether individuals tend to underestimate their own risk while overestimating the risk to others regarding COVID-19 infection, and how this bias is shape...