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But without some common rules and norms, these networks cannot be linked effectively.
Yanukovych’s record of violence and disdain for democratic
norms
is too entrenched to think that, should he win, he will ever allow his position to be challenged again.
Now, more than ever, Britain and the EU must defend and promote liberal democratic
norms
globally, not embrace populists’ narcissistic nationalism.
Trump is right to hold out a hand, but he also must continue to impose sanctions for serious violations of international
norms.
When we examine people’s decisions from the perspective of their identities and social norms, we get new answers to many different economic questions.
Their identities and
norms
are basic motivations.
But we can explain it if we ask how people think about themselves – that is, if we examine changes in gender
norms.
Taking social
norms
seriously has consequences that pervade the economic system, and also our lives more generally.
Yes, he should have adopted a more conciliatory style and shown greater appreciation for the
norms
of European negotiations; and, yes, he overestimated Greece’s bargaining power, wrongly assuming that pressing the threat of Grexit would compel his European partners to reconsider their long-entrenched positions.
While Trump’s disavowal of international trade rules and
norms
has received ample attention, China’s own abuse of those
norms
has gone unnoticed.
Commentators search for words to describe his assault on conventional
norms
of leadership and tolerance in a modern liberal democracy.
Allowing the use of chemical weapons to go unpunished not only could reverse one of the few promising developments in the Syrian conflict; it also threatens to undermine international
norms
on the use of toxic gas and nerve agents, increasing the possibility that they will be used in terrorist attacks.
Now, many in the West fear a China-led attempt to overhaul the rules and
norms
that underpin the existing world order.
Several other measures proposed at the Third Plenum seek to shift Chinese families’ behavioral
norms.
But with China’s leaders now focusing squarely on aligning the vast population’s behavioral
norms
with the next phase of transformation, the case for a consumer-led China has become more compelling than ever.
But if it abandons institutional roles and
norms
of civil behavior, and embraces known provocateurs, it will drive away the people of talent and integrity that sound, effective institutions need.
This distinction matters because it points to the limited effectiveness of formalized legal
norms
as a means of promoting human rights.
This is a significant change in NATO policy, which downgrades the idea of the sovereignty of states and elevates the status of ethical
norms
in international relations.
A lot seems to rest on a consensus about moral
norms
and about who is right and who is wrong.
In doing so, Putin has not only moved to trap my country in a frozen conflict that will prevent both democracy and the economy from flourishing; he has shredded the rules and
norms
that have kept the peace in Europe for three generations.
At some point, it may be possible to reinforce these steps with certain rudimentary
norms
and arms control, but the world is at an early stage in this process.
It forms the basis of the European project, which links separate states through shared norms, interests, and values.
They develop new
norms
by directly pressing governments and businesses to change policies, and indirectly by altering public perceptions of what governments and firms should do.
First, what determines economic performance is the mix of “formal rules, informal norms, and enforcement characteristics.”
These institutions delivered superior economic and political outcomes through lower transaction costs, clear and enforceable property rights, and other shared rules and
norms.
Here, it is important to note that whereas formal rules can be altered quickly, informal cultural
norms
are difficult to change in the short run.
New formal rules can conflict with established norms, causing bureaucratic incentives to become distorted, with adverse effects on institutional behavior and performance.
China’s leaders know that realizing their global leadership ambitions requires them to adhere to global
norms
and accept greater responsibility.
This means moving beyond voluntary labels declaring that food is produced fairly and humanely to demand mandatory labels that expose non-compliance with these
norms.
The moral case for a wealth tax is more compelling than usual today, with unemployment still at recession levels, and with deep economic inequality straining social
norms.
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