Formation of Social Networks and Diffusion of Innovations

Frédéric Deroïan ()

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Abstract: Some innovations need delay to diffuse, others often fail. The formation of social networks is a possible explanation. Considering a population of potential adopters of a technology, we set-up a model composed of interacting agents. Interaction is conceived as influence effects and the network of interpersonal influences is learning step-by-step. The gradual formation of the social network leads, after a period of latency, to a collective evaluation of the innovation.

Keywords: Interaction; Slow Diffusion; Social Network; Learning; Bifurcation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2002-03-01
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Published in Research Policy, 2002, 31, pp.835-846. ⟨10.1016/S0048-7333(01)00147-0⟩

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DOI: 10.1016/S0048-7333(01)00147-0

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