Showing 1 - 10 of 26
We develop a product-differentiated model where the product space is a network defined as a set of varieties (nodes) linked by their degrees of substitutability (edges). We also locate consumers into this network, so that the location of each consumer (node) corresponds to her “ideal”...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011586851
through geographic, ethnic and road networks. In this paper, we analyze both theoretically and empirically the role of these … networks in the spatial diffusion of local economic shocks. We develop a network model that shows how a district’s level of …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011872058
We consider a model where each individual (or ethnic minority) is embedded in a network of relationships and decides whether or not she wants to be assimilated to the majority norm. Each individual wants her behavior to agree with her personal ideal action or norm but also wants her behavior to...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011873440
groups in the UK. Our empirical findings suggest that, though personal networks are a popular method of finding a job for the … differences across ethnic groups with some groups losing out disproportionately from using personal networks. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014532993
This paper analyzes the role of networks in the spatial diffusion of local economic shocks in Africa. We show that road …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012207752
, though networks are a popular method of finding a job for the ethnic minorities, they are not necessarily the most effective … out disproportionately from using personal networks. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010320078
We develop a product-differentiated model where the product space is a network defined as a set of varieties (nodes) linked by their degrees of substitutability (edges). We also locate consumers into this network, so that the location of each consumer (node) corresponds to her "ideal" variety....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011548095
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012799330
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012052095
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012000620