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Characterization of efficient networks in a generalized connections model with endogenous link strength

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  • Norma Olaizola

    (Universidad del País Vasco)

  • Federico Valenciano

    (Universidad del País Vasco)

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We consider a natural generalization of Jackson and Wolinsky’s (J Econ Theory 71:44–74, 1996) connections model where the quality or strength of a link depends on the amount invested in it and is determined by a non-decreasing function of that amount. The information that the nodes receive through the network is the revenue from investments in links. We prove that in this most general version of the connections model, the only possibly non-empty efficient networks, in the sense of maximizing the aggregate profit, are still the all-encompassing star and the complete network, with the sole and rare exception of a highly particular case where there is a draw between the all-encompassing star, the complete network and a whole range of a particular type of nested split graph structures intermediate between them.

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  • Norma Olaizola & Federico Valenciano, 2020. "Characterization of efficient networks in a generalized connections model with endogenous link strength," SERIEs: Journal of the Spanish Economic Association, Springer;Spanish Economic Association, vol. 11(3), pages 341-367, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:series:v:11:y:2020:i:3:d:10.1007_s13209-020-00212-6
    DOI: 10.1007/s13209-020-00212-6
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    Keywords

    Network formation; Connections model; Nested split graph; Efficiency;
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    • A14 - General Economics and Teaching - - General Economics - - - Sociology of Economics
    • C7 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Game Theory and Bargaining Theory
    • D85 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Network Formation

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