My lab studies how inequality shapes the human mind. We ask questions like: Why do people sometimes act in prejudiced ways even when they intend to be fair? Why does feeling poor sometimes have more powerful effects than actually being poor? And, why are our politics so polarized around issues of race, class, and social identity?

We use the methods of experimental psychology to understand the cognitive and emotional mechanisms behind these pressing social questions. You can learn more about our research on identity and political division in my recent book, Good Reasonable People and you can read about the psychological impact of income inequality in The Broken Ladder.