Hence, perceptions of distributive inequality correlate to a lack of confidence in political institutions. Nonetheless, and even if this correlation points to a situation that might become complex in times of economic crisis, such as the outbreak of social unrest in Argentina during the 2001 and 2002 collapses (see box 1.7), this analysis does not provide direct proof of the relationship between perceptions of injustice in income distribution and opinions that institutions are run so as to benefit only the few (in this case, members of the elites). The percentage of respondents who believe that their country is governed by a few powerful individuals for their own benefit is higher among those who also believe that income distribution in their country is unfair or very unfair.