network. Interestingly, unconnected equilibria are asymmetric and central players may emerge. Second, I show that non …

to invest in R&D, and the architecture of collaboration networks. In the absence of firm rivalry, the complete network …, under strong market rivalry the complete network is stable, but intermediate levels of collaboration and asymmetric networks …We develop a model of strategic networks that captures two distinctive features of interfirm collaboration: bilateral …

In this paper, a set of neural network (NN) models is developed to compute short-term forecasts of regional employment …

into account the potential externalities networks produce. Once social ties are in place, these externalities shape the … that the individual's incentives depend on the architecture of the network as well as on the position of the individual … within the network. In particular, when an efficient interaction requires players to mutually cooperate, efficient social …

This paper considers the use of ‘long-run cost functions’ for congested networks in solving second-best network … network is subject to tolling and/or capacity choice, and cases with and without a self-financing constraint imposed. We will … for most of the cases of interest, which can be used in an applied network model as a substitute for the conventional …

I examine a search model a la' Burdett and Judd (1983). Consumers are embedded in a consumers network, they may costly … equilibria consumers search less frequently in denser networks. Finally, when search costs are low the expected price and the … social welfare increase as the consumers network becomes denser. These results are reverse when search costs are high. …

In a circular city model, I consider network design and pricing decisions for a single fast transport connection that … faces competition from a slower but better accessible transport mode. To access the fast transport network individuals have …