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Polarization in strategic networks

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A model of social learning and strategic network formation is developed with distance-based utility and cognitive dissonance. For intermediate costs, stable networks exhibit realistic properties and belief polarization increases with small increases in available information.

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  • Kivinen, Steven, 2017. "Polarization in strategic networks," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 154(C), pages 81-83.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:154:y:2017:i:c:p:81-83
    DOI: 10.1016/j.econlet.2017.02.032
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    1. Kivinen, Steven & Tumennasan, Norovsambuu, 2019. "Consensus in social networks: Revisited," Journal of Mathematical Economics, Elsevier, vol. 83(C), pages 11-18.

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    Keywords

    Social learning; Network formation; Cooperative games;
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    JEL classification:

    • C71 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Game Theory and Bargaining Theory - - - Cooperative Games
    • D83 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Search; Learning; Information and Knowledge; Communication; Belief; Unawareness
    • D85 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Network Formation

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