Naive learning in social networks: Imitating the most successful neighbor
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Social Networks; Learning; Diffusion; Imitation;JEL classification:
- D03 - Microeconomics - - General - - - Behavioral Microeconomics: Underlying Principles
- D83 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Search; Learning; Information and Knowledge; Communication; Belief; Unawareness
- D85 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Network Formation
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This paper has been announced in the following NEP Reports:- NEP-CBE-2012-04-10 (Cognitive & Behavioural Economics)
- NEP-GTH-2012-04-10 (Game Theory)
- NEP-NET-2012-04-10 (Network Economics)
- NEP-SOC-2012-04-10 (Social Norms & Social Capital)
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