Playing by the rules – a game theoretic view on social norms | with Cristina Bicchieri
Game Changer - the game theory podcast
Misjudging Social Norms
- Organizations like UNICEF often perform pro-social actions aiming to help people escape harmful situations, assuming they understand the underlying social norms.
- Cristina Bicchieri's work reveals how these organizations frequently misjudge the nature of these behaviors (e.g., open defecation, child marriage).
- Initially believed to be driven by social norms, further investigation on the ground often reveals different motivations, such as custom or moral beliefs.
- Bicchieri emphasizes the importance of accurately measuring and understanding the true nature of a behavior before attempting to change it.
- This involves distinguishing between customs (habitual actions without social expectations), moral rules (unconditional beliefs), and social norms.
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