Stranger Danger: An Economist's Guide To Overcoming Distrust
A new book delves into humanity's long march to overcoming distrust.
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"Don't talk to strangers," parents tell their kids. "Don't take candy from strangers." Many of us are taught at an early age to fear strangers. You know: stranger danger.
But living in society means having to trust random strangers every single day. You trust strangers when you eat a cheeseburger at a restaurant. You trust strangers when you put your money
