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Voting in small networks with cross-pressure

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Ascensión Andina-Díaz
Miguel A. Meléndez-Jiménez
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We present a model of participation in elections in small networks, in which citizens su¤er from cross-pressures if voting against the alternative preferred by some of their social contacts. We analyze how the existence of cross-pressures may shape voting decisions, and so, political outcomes; and how candidates may exploit this e¤ect to their interest.

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Paper provided by Northwestern University, Center for Mathematical Studies in Economics and Management Science in its series Discussion Papers with number 1438.

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Keywords: Network; Voting; Cross-Cutting.;

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