Study suggests rich people more likely to steal children's sweets
UKPulse Health Desk
Research indicating that wealthy individuals are more prone to taking sweets from children was recognised at the 2026 Ig Nobel prizes.
- A study suggesting rich people are more likely to steal sweets from children won an Ig Nobel prize.
- The 2026 Ig Nobel prizes honour research that is both humorous and thought-provoking.
A study that seemingly confirms suspicions about the moral behaviour of the wealthy, specifically their likelihood to steal sweets from a child, has been awarded an Ig Nobel prize in 2026. The Ig Nobel prizes recognise research that first makes people laugh, and then think.
Other awards included research on a surprising quality people seek in friends and a biomechanical definition of kissing.