Many have argued that digital technologies such as smartphones and social media are addictive. We develop an economic model of digital addiction and estimate it using a randomized experiment. Temporary incentives to reduce social media use have persistent effects, suggesting social media are...

"This book examines the presence of online communities centered around niche topics of interest and the impact of these virtual spaces on community members, offering perspectives from interdisciplinary fields such as sociology, psychology, and education"--Provided by publisher.