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Lawmakers as Norm Entrepreneurs
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Emanuela Carbonara
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December 31, 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.
Published Online: 2008-12-31
©2011 Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin/Boston
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