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Kenneth Arrow on Writing

Browse 1 quotations attributed to Kenneth Arrow, catalogued under writing, with dates where available.

Mathematics
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Attributed to Kenneth Arrow, entry #34705: "I want, however, to conclude by calling attention to a less visible form of social action: norms of social behavior, including ethical and moral codes. I suggest as one possible i…"

1 Quotes by Kenneth Arrow on Writing

"I want, however, to conclude by calling attention to a less visible form of social action: norms of social behavior, including ethical and moral codes. I suggest as one possible interpretation that they are reactions of society to compensate for market failures. It is useful for individuals to have some trust in each other's word. In the absence of trust it would become very costly to arrange for alternative sanctions and guarantees, and many opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation would have to be, foregone."

— Kenneth Arrow

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