Some Cultures Tolerate Rule Breaking More than Others. Comparing them can teach us a lot about international relations

<p>Michelle Gelfand is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Maryland and author of the new book Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire our World. The book, which is written for a popular audience, is based on a scientific study conducted by Gelfand in 33 countries in which she examines cultural norms around rule following. </p> <p>As she explains, certain countries have a higher tolerance for norm and rules breaking behavior than others--and these discrepancies can have important consequences for international relations. </p> <p>Dr. Gelfand's study is a groundbreaking way to look at ke...