Some of the baseline assumptions and conclusions are off in my opinion.
Specifically, it was never addressed if individuals had an inflated view of their own skills or their ability to complete a given task.
Regardless of an individuals skill in reference to a given task (listed as average among high-class individuals post testing), due to their wealth, high-class individuals absolutely have a greater ability to accomplish any given task as they have demonstrably greater social access and a larger pool of resources to throw at any given problem.
Confidence is not a flat gauge of raw ability but also availability of resources to accomplish a given task.
Using the "Parks and Rec" example, Bobby Newport utilizes his wealth to hire Jennifer Barkley, an elite political campaign manager.
Specifically, it was never addressed if individuals had an inflated view of their own skills or their ability to complete a given task.
Regardless of an individuals skill in reference to a given task (listed as average among high-class individuals post testing), due to their wealth, high-class individuals absolutely have a greater ability to accomplish any given task as they have demonstrably greater social access and a larger pool of resources to throw at any given problem.
Confidence is not a flat gauge of raw ability but also availability of resources to accomplish a given task.
Using the "Parks and Rec" example, Bobby Newport utilizes his wealth to hire Jennifer Barkley, an elite political campaign manager.