Information Percolation with Equilibrium Search Dynamics

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dc.creatorDuffie, Darrell
dc.creatorMalamud, Semyon
dc.creatorManso, Gustavo
dc.date2008-11-18
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T10:19:26Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T10:19:26Z
dc.descriptionWe solve for the equilibrium dynamics of information sharing in a large population. Each agent is endowed with signals regarding the likely outcome of a random variable of common concern. Individuals choose the effort with which they search for others from whom they can gather additional information. When two agents meet, they share their information. The information gathered is further shared at subsequent meetings, and so on. Equilibria exist in which agents search maximally until they acquire sufficient information precision, and then minimally. A tax whose proceeds are used to subsidize the costs of search improves information sharing and can in some cases increase welfare. On the other hand, endowing agents with public signals reduces information sharing and can in some cases decrease welfare.
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/0811.3023
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/0811.3023
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/174507
dc.subjectProbability
dc.titleInformation Percolation with Equilibrium Search Dynamics
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