Endogenous Network Formation: Experiments and Methods

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2013

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Rong, Rong

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This dissertation develops both substantive and methodological themes on the topic of social networks. Substantively, I conduct experimental studies based on the game theoretical models that describe network formation in various settings. Methodologically, I review the procedure of cluster analysis that could be used to discover the nature and the number of behavioral rules used by individuals in network environments.

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Economics, Sociology, Cluster Analysis, Deception, Experiment, Network Formation, Social Networks, Star Networks

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