3%, with a margin of error of 2%?
Seriously, I'm sure the percentage varies widely, depending on the circumstances (perceived seriousness of the ethical dilemma, probability of consequences, moral issues surrounding the contemplated act, perception of whether another person is harmed as opposed to a corporation or government entity, ease of avoiding or correcting the situation, etc).
For example, would you return to McDonald's to return the dollar of extra change the cashier gave you if you were miles away before you noticed? Just leaving the lot? How would you behavior change if the cashier was rude? What if the amount of money involved was much greater?
Isn't this thread fun? investments, accounting, foreign affairs, economics, ethics, economics of ethics - and it's been a fairly civil place lately, too - well, except for the GST/William matter.
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