Democracy pays: Majority wants both punishment for tax evaders and things to go fine for themselves
Monday, December 23, 2013 - 15:00
in Psychology & Sociology
In relatively large communities, individuals do not always obey the rules and often exploit the willingness of others to cooperate. Institutions such as the police are there to provide protection from misconduct such as tax fraud. But such institutions don't just come about spontaneously because they cost money which each individual must contribute.