People underestimate others' willingness to take climate action

Participants were asked if they would contribute 1% of their income to tackle climate change. The share thatanswered "yes" is shown on the horizontal axis. The share of the population in their country that people think wouldbe willing is shown on the vertical axis.

Actual share who said they were willing to give 1% of their income0%20%40%60%80%100%Predicted share willing to give50%BangladeshBangladeshIsraelIsraelUnited StatesUnited StatesAfricaAsiaEuropeNorth AmericaOceaniaSouth America

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People underestimate others' willingness to take climate action

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