In this paper we consider the role of lawmakers as norm entrepreneurs. Drawing from expressive law theories and social response theories, we shed light on the role of law in shaping social values and norms, and on the ability of the law to produce social norms where they did not exist before. Furthermore, we unveil a possible undesirable effect of legal intervention, where a legal innovation can cause social divide and possible conflicts.
E. Carbonara, F. Parisi, G. von Wangenhiem (2008). Lawmakers as Norm Entrepreneurs. REVIEW OF LAW & ECONOMICS, 4, 779-799.
Lawmakers as Norm Entrepreneurs
CARBONARA, EMANUELA;PARISI, FRANCESCO;
2008
Abstract
In this paper we consider the role of lawmakers as norm entrepreneurs. Drawing from expressive law theories and social response theories, we shed light on the role of law in shaping social values and norms, and on the ability of the law to produce social norms where they did not exist before. Furthermore, we unveil a possible undesirable effect of legal intervention, where a legal innovation can cause social divide and possible conflicts.File in questo prodotto:
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