Cristina Bicchieri

Cristina Bicchieri is a Professor of Social Thought and Comparative Ethics at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts and Sciences, affiliated with the Legal Studies & Business Ethics Department. Her research focuses on social norms, pro-social behavior, justice motivation, and moral and social norms, drawing on interdisciplinary approaches including social psychology, philosophy, sociology, rational-choice theory, legal theory, and economics. She teaches courses such as Norms & Nudges and offers independent study and directed research opportunities at various levels. Her recent work includes co-authoring research on perceptions of autonomy and beliefs about inequality and fairness, published in PlosOne.

Cristina Bicchieri is a Professor of Philosophy and Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, known for her work in behavioral decision making, social norms, and the philosophy of social science. Her research explores how social norms influence human behavior, the dynamics of norm formation, and the role of rationality in social interactions. Bicchieri's publications examine topics such as trust in collective entities, the impact of public information on fairness norms, and the use of social information in nudging behavior. Her work bridges philosophy, psychology, and experimental methods to understand how norms shape cooperation and decision-making in social contexts.