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on Social Norms and Social Capital |
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Issue of 2024‒10‒28
four papers chosen by Fabio Sabatini, Università degli Studi di Roma “La Sapienza” |
| By: | Marie Claire Villeval (GATE Lyon Saint-Étienne - Groupe d'Analyse et de Théorie Economique Lyon - Saint-Etienne - UL2 - Université Lumière - Lyon 2 - UJM - Université Jean Monnet - Saint-Étienne - EM - EMLyon Business School - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique) |
| Abstract: | This review explores the social determinants of unethical behavior through a review of the recent experimental literature. It examines how decision-making environments, encompassing institutional frameworks, organizational structures, incentive schemes, peer influences, and social norms, affect unethical behaviors such as lying, corruption, tax evasion, or asset destruction. Key areas include the cultural roots of unethical behavior, the influence of markets and organizational cultures on moral values, the impact of competitive and cooperative incentive schemes, and the role of peer effects and social norms, social image and guilt. By analyzing the interaction between social determinants and individual behavior, the chapter highlights the complex dynamics that lead to unethical actions and suggests ways to harness these determinants to foster ethical conduct. The chapter concludes on interventions aimed at promoting ethical behavior, such as moral appeals and norm nudges. |
| Keywords: | Unethical behavior, dishonesty, moral values, social norms, experiments |
| Date: | 2024–07–03 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04706356 |
| By: | Costanza Sartoris (Dept. of Management, Venice School of Management, Università Ca' Foscari Venice); Sasha Piccione (Dept. of Management, Venice School of Management, Università Ca' Foscari Venice); Caterina Cruciani (Dept. of Management, Venice School of Management, Università Ca' Foscari Venice) |
| Abstract: | Social media’s architecture, through affordances, plays an important role in influencing the impact platforms have on political discourse. A unique case in the social media realm is Wikipedia, which, after more than 20 years, is still an active and flourishing community, thanks to its affordances and the social dynamics they entail. In this paper we aim to study how Wikipedia’s volunteers (i.e., contributors), with different motives to participate in the project, use and perceive Wikipedia’s affordances to shed light on how trust, as well as trustworthiness, are crucial determinants for the positive political result of Wikipedia’s “selforganizing bureaucracy.” We do so by leveraging on a large survey dataset with 9, 282 Wikipedia’s contributors’ self-reported behaviours and propensities. We explore how different motivations coexist in relationship to trust in the whole system thanks to the affordances it entails, as we believe that it is trust in the system that has been crucial for Wikipedia’s positive survival so far, which, by design, can be assimilated to a public agora. |
| Keywords: | Wikipedia, Social Media, Democracy, Affordance, Trust |
| Date: | 2024–07 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:vnm:wpdman:214 |
| By: | Sandra Eickmeier; Luba Petersen |
| Abstract: | Central banks, including the European Central Bank (ECB), are increasingly involved in climate-related initiatives. This study uses a June 2023 survey of German households to gauge public support for the ECB’s climate engagement. Our findings reveal that 69% of households report increased trust in the ECB due to its climate actions, with most noting a mild boost in trust. These households primarily value the ECB’s broader scope and concern. A minority, comprising 17% and 20% respectively of all households, express concerns about potential compromises to price stability or independence. In contrast, a larger group (23% of all households) believes that the ECB’s climate efforts help the institution better achieve its core objectives. Additionally, our analysis of an information intervention reveals that the ECB’s climate actions have minimal effect on overall household inflation expectations. Finally, an internal survey of central bankers reveals that while they accurately gauge the ECB’s climate activities’ effect on households’ trust, they tend to overestimate their impact on inflation expectations. In sum, our results indicate public endorsement of the ECB’s climate-related endeavors. |
| Keywords: | central bank trust, central bank credibility, inflation expectations, cli-mate change, green policies, survey, central bank communication, uncertainty |
| JEL: | E7 E59 C93 D84 |
| Date: | 2024–10 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:een:camaaa:2024-62 |
| By: | Aluykov, Maxim (King's College London); Gilev, Aleksei; Nadporozhskii, Ilia (University of Wisconsin-Madison); Vyrskaia, Marina; Rumiantseva, Aleksandra; Zavadskaya, Margarita (University of Helsinki) |
| Abstract: | The Panel Study of Russian Public Opinion and Attitudes (PROPA) report, based on surveys conducted in Summer 2024, examines the evolving views of Russian citizens amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine, economic challenges, and ongoing political repression. This wave of research, conducted both online and via telephone, gathers insights from a wide demographic cross-section of Russian society, with 4, 470 participants in the online survey (June 28 - July 25, 2024) and 1, 603 respondents in the telephone interviews (June 13 - 24, 2024). The study explores economic perceptions, political attitudes, religious beliefs, and historical memories shaping public opinion. Key findings include: 1. Economic Satisfaction and Support for the Regime: A significant portion of respondents express satisfaction with their economic situation, which correlates with support for the war in Ukraine and President Putin’s leadership. The data suggest that those with higher economic satisfaction tend to favor strong presidential power without checks and balances. 2. Political Attitudes: Public support for the ongoing war in Ukraine remains polarized, with 42.6% of online respondents supporting the war, while opposition is more pronounced in the online format than in telephone surveys. The report also highlights declining trust in key political institutions, though a substantial portion of the population still supports authoritarian governance structures. 3. Religious Influence: Religious beliefs, particularly among those with higher religiosity, play a notable role in shaping political opinions. Religious individuals are more likely to support conservative political stances, which align with the regime’s narrative. 4. Memory of the Past: Historical events, including family experiences with World War II, the war in Afghanistan, and Stalinist repressions, influence public attitudes toward the war in Ukraine. Those with personal or familial ties to these events are more likely to support current military actions. Overall, the findings reflect a society under strain, with significant pockets of dis- content, especially among younger and less affluent citizens, but with ongoing support for the regime among economically secure and religious segments of the population. The research offers a nuanced view of how historical memory, economic well-being, and political repression interact in the wartime Russia. |
| Date: | 2024–09–17 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:g4an5 |