In a truly Capitalist economy it pays to be honest in your dealings. Under the thumb of an oppressive government (that thrives on untruths), it pays to lie... It's about that simple.
This study is consistent with my intuition. The more large institutions, esp gov't, are involved in people's lives the more acceptable it seems to fib.
It makes total sense for those growing up under socialism to lie. When the grubment comes to take their share of your cows and you going to tell them you have 5 or are you going to tell them you have 4.
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