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Opinion Dynamics and Learning in Social Networks

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  • Asuman Ozdaglar

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  • Daron Acemoglu & Asuman Ozdaglar, 2011. "Opinion Dynamics and Learning in Social Networks," Dynamic Games and Applications, Springer, vol. 1(1), pages 3-49, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:dyngam:v:1:y:2011:i:1:p:3-49
    DOI: 10.1007/s13235-010-0004-1
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