The Neurobiology of Trust

Trust is essential for establishing and maintaining cooperative behaviors between individuals and institutions in a wide variety of social economic and political contexts. This book explores trust through the lens of neurobiology focusing on empirical methodological and theoretical aspects. Written by a distinguished group of researchers from economics psychology human factors neuroscience and psychiatry the chapters shed light on the neurobiological underpinnings of trust as applied in a variety of domains. Researchers and students will discover a refined understanding of trust by delving into the essential topics in this area of study outlined by leading experts.