Theory of Trust and Fairness

Abstract

The subject of this book is an area of research that is in the scope of interests of many disciplines. While the main focus of this book is on information technology, it cannot be denied that sociology, economics, psychology, as well as mathematics (most prominently, game theory) have contributed extensively to the subject. Moreover, research in information technology often based on the results from other disciplines. For this reason, the following chapter will summarize the most important theoretical contributions of the various disciplines, especially with regard to their possible contributions to information technology.