Critique of Social Norms and Institutions

Social and market norms represent two fundamentally different relationship systems that operate by distinct rules:

• Social norms involve unwritten mutual obligations without immediate accounting
• Market norms rely on explicit exc...

Money is very often the most expensive way to motivate people. Social norms are not only cheaper but often more effective as well.

If corporations started thinking in terms of social norms they would realize that these norms build loyalty and—more important—make people wan...

Friends are tied to each other through emotions, customs, and norms. With social media, we can share information about our friends without their permission and legal restrictions. We can share information even beyond our friendship network.

As we apply for jobs, prospective employers will ...