For the most part, greed is considered by most religions and schools of thought to be a bad thing. In fact, greed is one of the seven deadly sins. Some economists and evolutionary theorists, however, suggest that greed is a good thing for stimulating the economy, and greed may give people an evolutionary advantage (more resources = better chances of survival). Recent research has explored the effects of the trait of greediness on economic and psychological outcomes.

Greed is defined as an excessive and insatiable desire. That desire can be for more money, more power, more things, or even more sex/sexual........

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