A social-leverage mechanism on the Silk Road: the private emergence of institutions in central Asia, from the 7th to the 9th century
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DOI: 10.1017/s1744137416000291
Abstract: We explain archaeological evidence of Sogdian merchants in central Asia in early medieval, remote long-distance trade on the emerging Silk Road. In fact, it began as barter, but was based on the social organization that… read more here.
Keywords: central asia; mechanism; silk road; social leverage ... See more keywords
The social leverage effect: Institutions transform weak reputation effects into strong incentives for cooperation
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DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2408802121
Abstract: Significance Institutions explain why humans exhibit such high levels of cooperation compared to other species. From small communities to large nation-states, they promote cooperation by rewarding prosocial conduct and punishing acts of selfishness. Yet institutions… read more here.
Keywords: incentives cooperation; social leverage; strong incentives; institutions transform ... See more keywords
Chimpanzees’ understanding of social leverage
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0207868
Abstract: Social primates can influence others through the control of resources. For instance, dominant male chimpanzees might allow subordinates access to mate with females in exchange for social support. However, little is known about how chimpanzees… read more here.
Keywords: understanding social; non social; leverage; reward ... See more keywords