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Achieving sustainability through reform propagation in weighted socio-ecological multiplex systems

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  • Arnaud Z. Dragicevic

    (CIRANO, Centre Interuniversitaire de Recherche en Analyse des Organisations
    Chulalongkorn University [Faculty of Economics])

  • Jason F. Shogren

    (University of Wyoming [UW, College of Business])

Abstract

This research investigates how reforms propagate through weighted socio-ecological systems (SES) multiplex networks. These networks represent multiple interconnected layers of economic, social, and ecological interactions, with each connection indicating its strength. Advanced network science techniques are employed to analyze these dynamics. The study focuses on the influence of central, well-connected nodes, which are key points with numerous connections, on the entire system. It examines the roles of hub-attracting Laplacians, which strengthen central nodes, and hub-repelling Laplacians, which discourage centralization. By analyzing these networks with a normalized Laplacian matrix, a mathematical tool that balances node connections, the research highlights the importance of strong, interconnected networks for successful reform. It introduces a new perspective on stability, demonstrating that resilience, or the ability to absorb disturbances, is crucial for sustainability. Ultimately, the research suggests that these complex systems can be controlled and improved through systematic policy changes.

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  • Arnaud Z. Dragicevic & Jason F. Shogren, 2025. "Achieving sustainability through reform propagation in weighted socio-ecological multiplex systems," Environment Systems and Decisions, Springer, vol. 45(1), pages 1-20, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:envsyd:v:45:y:2025:i:1:d:10.1007_s10669-024-09993-8
    DOI: 10.1007/s10669-024-09993-8
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