3 papers
econ.TH2026
Social Learning with Endogenous Information and the Countervailing Effects of Homophily
Yunus C. Aybas, Matthew O. Jackson
People learn about opportunities and actions by observing the experiences of their friends. We model how homophily -- the tendency to associate with similar others -- affects both…
econ.TH2026
Persuasion with Coarse Communication
Yunus C. Aybas, Eray Turkel
In many expert-decision maker settings, information is richer than the language used to convey it. Motivated by this communication friction, we study Bayesian persuasion when the s…
econ.TH2026
Misrepresentation in District-Based Elections
Yunus C. Aybas, Oguzhan Celebi, Surabhi Dutt
State delegations are often chosen through single-member district elections, creating a tension between respecting district majorities and reflecting the statewide electorate. Firs…