We develop a theory of conversations. Two agents with different interests take turns choosing the topic of the conversation. Talking about a single topic allows them to delve deeper, making the conversation more informative (or enjoyable). To capture this dynamic, we assume that the marginal...

Many everyday activities are habitual. Among the most common human activities is communication. If people primarily communicate in a common-interests environment, they may form habits of truth-telling and believing messages. If they primarily communicate in a conflicting-interests environment,...

Competitive organizations harness information and knowledge sharing undertakings to take risks and break customary routines. This study investigates craftspeople's communication practices and innovation implementation towards improving business performance. Cross-sectional survey research design...