Connections:
An Introduction to the Economics of Networks
Sanjeev Goyal

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Acknowledgements ix

Chapter 1: Introduction 1
1.1 Themes 1
1.2 Networks in Economics 4
1.3 The Economic Approach and Other Subjects 7
1.4 A Note on Style 8

Chapter 2: Networks: Concepts and Empirics 9
2.1 Introduction 9
2.2 Concepts 9
2.3 Properties of Empirical Networks 20

Chapter 3: Games on Networks 25
3.1 Introduction 25
3.2 General Model 27
3.3 Applications 34
3.4 Discussion of Two Assumptions 49
3.5 Concluding Remarks 53
3.6 Appendix 55

Chapter 4: Coordination and Cooperation 63
4.1 Introduction 63
4.2 Coordination Games 66
4.3 Games of Conflict 75
4.4 Concluding Remarks 80
4.5 Appendix 81

Chapter 5: Social Learning 87
5.1 Introduction 87
5.2 Theoretical Framework 89
5.3 Learning from Neighbors 94
5.4 Related Themes 102
5.5 Concluding Remarks 104
5.6 Appendix 105

Chapter 6: Social Networks in Labor Markets 113
6.1 Introduction 113
6.2 The Social Transmission of Job Information 116
6.3 Adverse Selection and Referrals 120
6.4 The Use of Social Networks: Empirical Evidence 124
6.5 Concluding Remarks 128
6.6 Appendix 128

Chapter 7: Strategic Network Formation: Concepts 143
7.1 Introduction 143
7.2 One-Sided Links 147
7.3 Two-Sided Links 150
7.4 Efficiency and Equity 158
7.5 Concluding Remarks 158
7.6 Appendix 159

Chapter 8: One-Sided Link Formation 163
8.1 Introduction 163
8.2 A Simple Model of Link Formation 165
8.3 Extensions 171
8.4 Experiments and Empirical Regularities 182
8.5 Research in Other Subjects 185
8.6 Concluding Remarks 188
8.7 Appendix 188

Chapter 9: Two-Sided Link Formation 199
9.1 Introduction 199
9.2 Network Formation: Four Applications 200
9.3 Stability and Efficiency 215
9.4 Unequal Degrees and Payoffs 221
9.5 Concluding Remarks 227
9.6 Appendix 229

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