Honesty does pay

WHEN it comes to earning money, it seems that honesty really is the best policy.

A new study has found that the brain responds less to money gained from immoral actions than money earned decently.

Researchers from University College London looked at the processes in the brain in response to gaining money in different ways.

Study lead author Dr Molly Crockett said: “When we make decisions, a network of brain regions calculates how valuable our options are.

“Ill-gotten gains weaker responses.” evoke