Cristina Bicchieri
S. J. Patterson Harvie Professor of Social Thought and Comparative Ethics at the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in social norms, decision making, and how expectations affect cooperation and social change.
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Nov 4, 2024 • 33min
Playing by the rules – a game theoretic view on social norms | with Cristina Bicchieri
Cristina Bicchieri, the S.J. Patterson Harvie Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, shares her insights on social norms through the lens of game theory. She discusses how these unwritten rules shape behavior and the critical role they play in driving social change. The conversation highlights the impact of social norms on harmful practices like open defecation and child marriage, emphasizing the need for understanding community behaviors. Bicchieri also explores the influence of norms on poverty dynamics, illustrating how they can transform social interactions.
Feb 2, 2026 • 47min
#1210 Cristina Bicchieri: What Are Social Norms, and How do They Change?
Cristina Bicchieri, a University of Pennsylvania scholar of social norms and decision making, breaks down how expectations shape cooperation and behavior. She explains what makes norms stick or change. Conversation covers measuring norms, child marriage studies, group identity, the power of normative language, and norm-nudging strategies for social and climate action.
