Abstract
How does the process of consensus formation affect the accuracy and reliability of our knowledge? Cognitive and epistemic division of labor creates a problem of trust in the use and application of knowledge. Consequently, the reliability of scientific consensus depends on whether the incentives, which the self-interested members of scientific communities face, are aligned in the right way.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Encyclopedia of Law and Economics |
Early online date | 24 Jun 2014 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2014 |
Keywords
- Consensus
- Incentives
- Institutions
- Science