This paper is about selection of neighbors in models of social interactions. I study a general equilibrium model of behavior subject to endogenous social influences when heterogeneous individuals can choose whom to associate with, buying associations on a “memberships market”. Social effects in behavior turn out to be a stratifying force: The desire for valuable interactions induces inefficient sorting and may lead to the endogenous emergence of “social traps”. The theory is then used to suggest identification strategies that may solve, in a microfounded way, identification and selection problems that typically affect empirical work on social interactions. Such strategies offer a viable alternative when valid instrumental variables or randomized experiments are not available.

Zanella G. (2007). Discrete Choice with Social Interactions and Endogenous Memberships. JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION, 5, 122-153.

Discrete Choice with Social Interactions and Endogenous Memberships

ZANELLA, GIULIO
2007

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This paper is about selection of neighbors in models of social interactions. I study a general equilibrium model of behavior subject to endogenous social influences when heterogeneous individuals can choose whom to associate with, buying associations on a “memberships market”. Social effects in behavior turn out to be a stratifying force: The desire for valuable interactions induces inefficient sorting and may lead to the endogenous emergence of “social traps”. The theory is then used to suggest identification strategies that may solve, in a microfounded way, identification and selection problems that typically affect empirical work on social interactions. Such strategies offer a viable alternative when valid instrumental variables or randomized experiments are not available.
2007
Zanella G. (2007). Discrete Choice with Social Interactions and Endogenous Memberships. JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION, 5, 122-153.
Zanella G.
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