Identity, reputation and social interaction with an application to sequential voting

We analyze binary choices in a random utility model assuming that the agent's preferences are affected by conformism (with respect to the behavior of the society) and coherence (with respect to his identity). We apply the analysis to sequential voting when voters like to win.

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Year of publication:	2010-11
Authors:	Barucci, Emilio ; Tolotti, Marco
Institutions:	Dipartimento di Matematica Applicata, Università Ca' Foscari Venezia
Subject:	identity \| reputation \| social interaction \| random utility models \| voting system

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Extent:	application/pdf
Series:	Working Papers. - ISSN 1828-6887.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Language:	English
Notes:	Number 204 28 pages
Classification:	D71 - Social Choice; Clubs; Committees; Associations ; D81 - Criteria for Decision-Making under Risk and Uncertainty ; C62 - Existence and Stability Conditions of Equilibrium
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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