The Analysis of Social Networks: Peers Effects and Key Players

This proposal lays out an agenda exploring the role of social networks in training policies, education, banks, and political beliefs. Networks are central to many activities and can help address adequate policies such as targeting key players in networks. The agenda comprises two lines of inquiry. The first develops theoretical issues relating to the design and implementation of network models and policies. The second adduces empirical evidence on the importance of network effects in these activities and determines the key players in real-world networks.