This course explores the concept of networks and their role in understanding human behavior. The learning outcomes include understanding the dynamics of information flow within social communities and the significance of influencers, connectors, and opinion leaders. The course teaches mathematical modeling of individual activity and networking, as well as the economic trade-offs involved. The teaching method involves a lecture format with insights from empirical research and experiments. The intended audience for this course includes individuals interested in social sciences, network theory, and economics.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Outline
Origins
The Lost of You
The Mathematical Model
The Nash Equilibrium
The Experiment
Taught by
Oxford Mathematics
