Economic Networks: Theory and Computation

Economies are networks of nodes connected by business, social, and legal relationships, which shape many outcomes. Research on production networks has flourished, and Economic Networks provides a self-contained introduction to network analysis with illustrations and computer code.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 266 pages
Publication date: 25 April 2024
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

It is now evident that economies can be effectively perceived as intricate networks, composed of millions of interconnected nodes encompassing households, firms, banks, and various other entities. These nodes are bound together by a web of business, social, and legal relationships that exert a profound influence on a wide range of outcomes that economists routinely examine. In recent years, the field of research on production networks has experienced a remarkable surge, driven by the urgent need to comprehend the intricacies of supply-side dynamics, cascading defaults, aggregate fluctuations, and numerous other phenomena.

Economic Networks serves as a concise yet comprehensive introduction to network analysis, offering a self-contained and rigorous framework that is accompanied by numerous figures, diagrams, and listings accompanied by computer code. This book employs network methods to analyze production networks, financial networks, and other related subjects, including optimal transport, another highly active research domain. By leveraging recent data and cutting-edge visualizations, key ideas are brought to life, providing a vivid and engaging perspective on the complex dynamics of economic networks.

Weight: 464g
Dimension: 168 x 244 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781009456364