Voting in small networks with cross-pressure

Ascensión Andina-Díaz and Miguel A. Meléndez-Jiménez

No 1438, Discussion Papers from Northwestern University, Center for Mathematical Studies in Economics and Management Science

Abstract: We present a model of participation in elections in small networks, in which citizens su¤er from cross-pressures if voting against the alternative preferred by some of their social contacts. We analyze how the existence of cross-pressures may shape voting decisions, and so, political outcomes; and how candidates may exploit this e¤ect to their interest.

Keywords: Network; Voting; Cross-Cutting. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D72 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
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Date: 2006-11
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