Title:Sanction as a Viable Tool for Promoting Cooperation: A Cognitive and Simulation Model
Author(s):ANDRIGHETTO, Giulia; VILLATORO, DanielDate:2011-01-01Type of Publication:Working PaperSeries/Report no.:EUI MWPAbstract:Punishment plays a crucial role in achieving and maintaining norm compliance. Several works have shown that cooperation greatly increases when punishment opportunities are allowed. However, these studies have mainly looked ...
Title:Satisfaction with Democracy in Post-Communist Multi-Ethnic Countries. The Effect of Political Institutions
Author(s):RUIZ-RUFINO, RubénDate:2008Type of Publication:Working PaperSeries/Report no.:EUI MWPAbstract:Why are some ethnic minorities more satisfied with democracy than others in postcommunist countries? This paper explores this question by looking at the impact of political institutions on satisfaction with democracy. Using ...
Title:Schools of Democracy: How ordinary citizens become competent in participatory budgeting institutions
Author(s):TALPIN, JulienDate:2007Type of Publication:ThesisSeries/Report no.:EUI PhD thesesAbstract:A widespread theme pervades both political theory and the social sciences, in which participation in certain types of democratic institutions could create a more competent, active and public-spirited citizenry. While the ...
Title:'Schools, Religious'
Author(s):DRONKERS, JaapDate:2007Type of Publication:Contribution to book
Title:Science and the Media: Alternative routes in scientific communication
Author(s):BUCCHI, MassimianoDate:1998Type of Publication:BookAbstract:In the days of global warming and BSE, science is increasingly a public issue. This book provides a theoretical framework which allows us to understand why and how scientists address the general public. The author develops ...