Cristina Bicchieri

About the Author

Cristina Bicchieri is an Italian-American philosopher and behavioral scientist renowned for her pioneering work on social norms and human decision-making. A professor of philosophy and legal studies at the University of Pennsylvania, she has profoundly influenced fields ranging from ethics and game theory to public policy and social psychology. Bicchieri's research explores how norms shape behavior in everyday life, offering innovative frameworks for diagnosing, measuring, and transforming them to foster positive social change. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges theoretical philosophy with empirical science, making complex ideas accessible and applicable to real-world challenges like poverty alleviation, gender equality, and environmental sustainability. Through her scholarship, Bicchieri continues to illuminate the subtle forces guiding human interactions.