Homophily and spread of misinformation in random networks
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Keywords
Social networks; Multi-type random networks; Homophily; Misinformation; Giant component; Political polarization;All these keywords.
JEL classification:
- D83 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Search; Learning; Information and Knowledge; Communication; Belief; Unawareness
- D85 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Network Formation
- L82 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Entertainment; Media
- P16 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Capitalist Economies - - - Capitalist Institutions; Welfare State
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