Even Without Flaws to Challenge Them, a Quarter of People Adhere to the Rules

What if breaking the rules would harm you, yet no one would ever know? Research indicates that about one in four individuals chooses to break rules without external pressures like punishment or personal gain. This finding might challenge established economic theories that view rule-following as primarily motivated by external incentives, encouraging a reevaluation of legal design.

“The decision to abide by or disobey rules is a significant aspect of human social conduct,” says Simon Gaketer from the university…