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A population ecology of network domains

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  • Branda Nowell
  • Kate Albrecht

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Purpose-oriented networks (PONs) are a crucial and prevalent forum for addressing complex public issues. Using a longitudinal bipartite dataset of 74 PONs nested in three different geographic areas, we test a series of hypotheses, based in population ecology theories, concerning the impact of domain-level dynamics on network-level outcomes. Findings offer substantial support for, and insight into, the relevance of population-level dynamics in explaining organizational, network, and domain-level changes over time. Findings further offer practical insight and a cautionary tale for public and philanthropic initiatives that incentivize or mandate the formation of new PONs in a network domain.

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  • Branda Nowell & Kate Albrecht, 2024. "A population ecology of network domains," Public Management Review, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 26(8), pages 2218-2241, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rpxmxx:v:26:y:2024:i:8:p:2218-2241
    DOI: 10.1080/14719037.2023.2182903
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