Matthew effect

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf sociological phenomenon
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Matthew_principle
gptkbp:appliesTo gptkb:science
economics
education
social status
gptkbp:coinedBy gptkb:Robert_K._Merton
1968
gptkbp:contrastsWith cumulative disadvantage
gptkbp:describes the rich get richer and the poor get poorer
gptkbp:example well-known scientists receive more credit than lesser-known ones for similar work
children who read early tend to read more and improve faster
wealth accumulation in economics
gptkbp:explains how initial advantages lead to further gains
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Matthew effect
gptkbp:influenced distribution of resources
recognition in academia
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:Gospel_of_Matthew
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:inequality
cumulative advantage
success-breeds-success
gptkbp:scripture gptkb:Matthew_25:29
gptkbp:studiedIn gptkb:science_policy
education research
psychology
sociology
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Robert_K._Merton
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4