The evolution of reputation-based cooperation : a goal framing theory of gossip /

Gossiping and its reputation effects are viewed as the most powerful mechanism to sustain cooperation without the intervention of formal authorities. Being virtually costless, gossiping is highly effective in monitoring and sanctioning norm violators. Rational individuals cooperate in order to avoid...

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Main Authors:	Wittek, Rafael, 1965- (Author), Giardini, Francesca (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, [2023].
Series:	Cambridge elements. Elements in applied evolutionary science.
Subjects:	Gossip. Reputation.