Diffusion, strategic interaction, and social structure

Matthew O. Jackson, Leeat Yariv

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Abstract

We provide an overview and synthesis of the literature on how social networks influence behaviors, with a focus on diffusion. We discuss some highlights from the empirical literature on the impact of networks on behaviors and diffusion. We also discuss some of the more prominent models of network interactions, including recent advances regarding interdependent behaviors, modeled via games on networks.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationHandbook of Social Economics
PublisherElsevier B.V.
Pages645-678
Number of pages34
Edition1 B
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameHandbook of Social Economics
Number1 B
Volume1
ISSN (Print)1570-6435

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Economics, Econometrics and Finance
  • Sociology and Political Science

Keywords

  • Diffusion
  • Games on Networks
  • Graphical games
  • Learning
  • Network games
  • Social networks

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