(Social) Norm Dynamics

Abstract

This chapter is concerned with the dynamics of social norms, that is the way that such norms change. In particular this chapter concentrates on the lifecycle that social norms go through, focusing on the generation of norms, the way that norms spread and stabilize, and the way that norms evolve. We also discuss the cognitive mechanisms behind norm compliance, the role of culture in norm dynamics, and the way that trust affects norm dynamics.