Categorical segregation in social networks

• Autores: Antoni Rubí Barceló
• Localización: Notas técnicas: [continuación de Documentos de Trabajo FUNCAS], ISSN-e 1988-8767, Nº. 496, 2010
• Idioma: español
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  • This paper exploits a network formation game to analyze categorical thinking as a source of segregation. The link between categorical thinking and segregation was recently suggested by Fryer and Jackson (2008). The present model shows how segregation may emerge even when self-interested agents have no a priori motivation to do so;

    consequently, this paper supports the argument that segregation may not be malevolent in origin.