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Comparative Mechanisms

Stranger Trust Mechanisms

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This explainer will cover:

  • How oaths, markets, and sanctuaries enable stranger cooperation
  • Why reputational systems substitute for personal trust
  • Case study: Trade diasporas and merchant courts

Related: See Stranger Problems for context.

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