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Social interaction and conformism in a random utility model

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  • Barucci, Emilio
  • Tolotti, Marco

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We analyze a class of dynamic binary choice models with social interaction. Agents are heterogeneous and their degree of conformism (taste externality) changes over time endogenously. We show that social interaction in itself is not enough to observe multiple equilibria and that the equilibrium outcome is not necessarily a polarized society. The social outcome depends on the law of motion that drives the evolution of taste externality.

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  • Barucci, Emilio & Tolotti, Marco, 2012. "Social interaction and conformism in a random utility model," Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control, Elsevier, vol. 36(12), pages 1855-1866.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:dyncon:v:36:y:2012:i:12:p:1855-1866
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jedc.2012.06.005
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    Keywords

    Conformism; Continuous time Markov chains; Mean field interaction; Random utility models; Social interaction;
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    JEL classification:

    • D71 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Social Choice; Clubs; Committees; Associations
    • D81 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Criteria for Decision-Making under Risk and Uncertainty
    • C62 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Mathematical Methods; Programming Models; Mathematical and Simulation Modeling - - - Existence and Stability Conditions of Equilibrium

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