# Visiting Prof. Joe Henrich discusses the recent ruling against Utah's polygamy ban

1 Faculty News December 14, 2013 ![TIME logo](/sites/default/files/styles/246w/public/assets/images/uat_025660.jpg?itok=PFxttUnQ)>

Excerpt from [TIME](http://healthland.time.com/2013/12/14/judge-rules-in-favor-of-polygamy-in-utah/) -- "Monogamous norms 'lead to greater economic success, more trade and lower crime,' argued [Joseph Henrich](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/academic-departments/business-society-program/faculty-staff/Faculty/joe-henrich/), a psychology and economics professor at the University of British Columbia who was called on as an expert witness."

[Read more](http://healthland.time.com/2013/12/14/judge-rules-in-favor-of-polygamy-in-utah/)

Additional coverage appeared on [The New York Times](http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/12/17/should-plural-marriage-be-legal/polygamy-is-a-step-in-the-wrong-direction).