Coase-Sandor Working Paper Series in Law and Economics
Title
Publication Date
2003
Publication Title
Law & Economics Working Papers
Abstract
With respect to questions of fact, people use heuristics—mental short-cuts, or rules of thumb, that generally work well, but that also lead to systematic errors. People use moral heuristics too—moral short-cuts, or rules of thumb, that lead to mistaken and even absurd moral judgments. These judgments are highly relevant to law and politics. Examples are given from a number of domains, with an emphasis on appropriate punishment. Moral framing effects are discussed as well.
Number
180
Recommended Citation
Cass R. Sunstein, "Moral Heuristics" (John M. Olin Program in Law and Economics Working Paper No. 180, 2003).
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