Overview
- Operates at the nexus of economics, behavioral sciences, law and regulation studies
- Presents important findings both for the academic discussion as well as for policy-making
- Includes an original approach on the role of law in shaping societies
Part of the book series: International Law and Economics (ILEC)
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Table of contents (6 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Developing the Integrated Approach to Compliance
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Applying the Integrated Approach to Compliance to Motivational Mechanisms of Why People Obey Laws
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About this book
This book examines the intricate dynamics of when individuals adhere to laws, taking into account the context in which laws attempt to shape human behavior. While existing literature touches upon various reasons why people comply with laws, the book focuses on a critical question which has been missing from the discussion: when do people obey laws?
By treating law as a form of social communication, it develops an integrated framework to answer this question. It explores how social, psychological, and institutional conditions shape compliance decisions of individuals. What does a law signify? When does the compulsion to obey arise? When do individuals comply out of a fear for legal sanctions or social repercussions? Why do some laws have high symbolic values and others fail despite harsh punishments?
The book unveils the contextual intricacies that underlie obedience to law. It challenges conventional wisdom and offers a fresh perspective on the power and limitationsof law in shaping human behavior. For scholars and academics seeking a deeper understanding of legal compliance and role of law in shaping behaviors, this book will be an indispensable resource.
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Shubhangi Roy is a social science researcher who focuses on the role of laws and informal norms in social development. She is a Fellow at the Institute of Law and Economics, University of Hamburg and member of the Faculty of Law at OP Jindal Global University. She has also been the Adam Smith Fellow in Political Economy at Mercatus Centre, Arlington, USA from 2021-23. She holds a Doctorate in Law from University of Münster, an LLM from University of Chicago Law School and a B.A. LL.B. from Gujarat National Law University.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: When Do People Obey Laws?
Book Subtitle: Towards an Integrated Approach to Compliance
Authors: Shubhangi Roy
Series Title: International Law and Economics
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-53055-5
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Economics and Finance, Economics and Finance (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-53054-8Published: 30 March 2024
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-53057-9Due: 03 May 2024
eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-53055-5Published: 29 March 2024
Series ISSN: 2364-1851
Series E-ISSN: 2364-186X
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XI, 162
Number of Illustrations: 3 b/w illustrations
Topics: Law and Economics, Behavioral/Experimental Economics, Philosophy of Law, Personality and Social Psychology