"This is a beautifully written book. . . . The Republic of Beliefs offers a distinctive and revealing perspective on public policy, and couldn’t be more timely."—Diane Coyle, Enlightenment Economics"Focused on what goes on in people’s minds, Basu offers an ambitious new account of why people obey the law. A major contribution for theorists and practitioners alike."—Cass Sunstein, author of #Republic"With a spare, elegant style, Basu offers a deeply satisfying game-theoretic account while educating readers with little background in economics."—Eric Posner, coauthor of Radical Markets"While reading this book, I felt as if Basu was talking directly to me, with his intonation, his penetrating gaze, and above all his unbounded intellectual excitement and love for human beings."—Ariel Rubinstein, Tel Aviv University and New York University