The dynamics of costly social norms
Social norms that are harmful for individuals can remain in place for a long time because deviations are punished by members of the community. Examples include female genital cutting, foot binding, and duelling. These and other costly norms are rarely 'all-or-nothing' but take many alterna...
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| Format: | Working paper |
| Language: | English |
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University of Oxford
2020
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