The Matthew Effect or Matthew Principle of accumulated advantage is sometimes summarized by the adage "the rich get richer and the poor get poorer". What is The Matthew Effect? is a concept whereby individuals with more wealth, popularity, social status, etc. get preferential treatment above those without. The Matthew Effect The concept is applicable to matters of fame or status, but may also be applied literally to the cumulative advantage of economic capital. Where Did The Matthew Effect Come From? The term was coined by sociologist Robert K. Merton and his wife, sociologist Harriet Zuckerman, in 1968 and takes its name from the Parable of the Talents in the biblical Gospel of Matthew. In the beginning, it was primarily focused on . However, Norman W. Storer, of Columbia University, led a new wave of research. He believed he discovered that the inequality that existed in the social sciences also existed in other institutions. the inequality in the way scientists were recognized for their work The Matthew effect may largely be explained by whereby individuals probabilistically accrue a total reward (popularity, friends, wealth, etc.) in proportion to their existing degree. preferential attachment The Matthew effect was seen as pathology because it conflicts with meritocracy in science. This has the net effect of it , as they have fewer resources to risk over time. On the other hand, it is increasingly easy for high-rank individuals to preserve a large total, as they have a large amount to risk. being increasingly difficult for low-ranked individuals to increase their totals Thank you for reading another article here! I hope you enjoyed it! Also published here

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The Matthew Principle of Accumulated Advantage and How the Poor Get Poorer

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