"Recently published research analyzes the types of people who benefit most from freedom of speech. The research found people with more resources place greater priority on freedom of speech. However, people with fewer resources (i.e. lower incomes or education levels) benefit most from free speech. The results support the hypothesis that free speech empowers those with fewer resources in society compared to those with greater resources."
https://phys.org/news/2023-06-economics-free-speech-benefits-poor.html