Social emulation, the evolution of gender norms, and intergenerational transfers: Three essays on the economics of social interactions
In this dissertation, I develop theoretical models and an empirical study of the role of social interactions, the evolution of social norms, and their impact on individual behavior. Although my models are consistent with individual utility maximization, they generally emphasize social factors that c...
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Language: | ENG |
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ScholarWorks@UMass Amherst
2013
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Online Access: | https://scholarworks.umass.edu/dissertations/AAI3589118 |
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