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Dynamics of Networks if Everyone Strives for Structural Holes

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Buskens, Vincent, van de Rijt, Arnout·2008·American Journal of Sociology
DOI 10.1086/590674
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When entrepreneurs enter structural holes in networks, they can exploit the related benefits. Evidence for these benefits has steadily accumulated. The authors ask whether those who strive for such structural advantages can maintain them if others follow their example. Burt speculates that they cannot, but a formal demonstration of this speculation is lacking. Using a game theoretic model of network formation, the authors characterize the networks that emerge when everyone strives for structural holes. They find that the predominant stable networks distribute benefits evenly, confirming that no one is able to maintain a structural advantage in the long run.

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Authors
Buskens, V., & van de Rijt, A.
Venue
American Journal of Sociology
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Published
2008-09
Volume
114
Issue
2
Pages
371-407
ISSN
  • 0002-9602 (ISSN-L)
  • 1537-5390
DOI
10.1086/590674
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W2007567227
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296
References
80
FWCI
9.17
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
hybrid

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