Crowding Out the Truth? A Simple Model of Misinformation, Polarization, and Meaningful Social Interactions
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Keywords
social media; ranking algorithm; engagement; misinformation; polarization; popularity ranking; personalization; algorithmic gatekeepers;All these keywords.
JEL classification:
- D72 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Political Processes: Rent-seeking, Lobbying, Elections, Legislatures, and Voting Behavior
- D83 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Search; Learning; Information and Knowledge; Communication; Belief; Unawareness
- L82 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Entertainment; Media
- L86 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Information and Internet Services; Computer Software
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This paper has been announced in the following NEP Reports:- NEP-MIC-2022-11-28 (Microeconomics)
- NEP-PAY-2022-11-28 (Payment Systems and Financial Technology)
- NEP-SOC-2022-11-28 (Social Norms and Social Capital)
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