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Rip-off victims prefer compensation to retribution

But those acting on others’ behalf want a punishment that fits the crime

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JUSTICE REPAID  People value compensation over punishment after being personally wronged but endorse retribution when acting on behalf of others cheated in the same way.

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By Bruce Bower

- More than 2 years ago

People who have been bilked or cheated view justice through a personal lens, valuing compensation over vengeance, a new study suggests.