3 papers
econ.TH2024
Endogenous Identity in a Social Network
Christian Ghiglino, Nicole Tabasso
Interaction with individuals from other socioeconomic classes has been shown to be a main driver for social mobility. We employ tools of social identity theory and network analysis…
econ.TH2022
Optimal Verification of (Mis)Information in Networks
Luca Paolo Merlino, Nicole Tabasso
We study the diffusion of a true and a false message (misinformation) when agents are biased and able to verify messages. As a recipient of a false message who verifies it becomes…
econ.TH2020
Debunking Rumors in Networks
Luca P. Merlino, Paolo Pin, Nicole Tabasso
We study the diffusion of a true and a false message (the rumor) in a social network. Upon hearing a message, individuals may believe it, disbelieve it, or debunk it through costly…