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.

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.

Cristina Bicchieri, a leading authority on social norms and the Director of the Center for Social Norms and Behavioral Dynamics at the University of Pennsylvania, explores the intriguing dynamics of norm formation. She discusses how norms emerge and can tip or collapse, the relationship between norms and legal frameworks, and the impact of digital behaviors outpacing regulation. Her insights into scalable norms, collective sanctioning, and the importance of local responses in policymaking provide a fresh perspective on behavior change and societal regulation.