Objectifs

In this course, we will cover basic mathematical tools to understand and analyze economic and social networks. First, you will learn how to represent networks (nodes, edges, paths, cycles, components of a network, degree and network density). Then, you will learn to measure networks (degree distribution, centrality, clustering). On our way, we will touch upon several economic applications, where understanding the network structure is crucial in understanding the social and economic outcomes.

Contenus

1. Basic concepts in Graph Theory
2. Networks
3. Bipartite Graphs and Matching
4. Economic Applications

Références

Jackson, ”Social and Economic Networks”, Princeton University Press, 2008.

West, ”Introduction to Graph Theory”, Prentice Hall, 1996.

Evaluation

1ère tentative

Examen:

Ecrit 2h00 heures

Documentation:

Autorisée

Calculatrice:

Autorisée

Evaluation:

Your final grade will be determined by a final exam, which is written and open-book (ONLINE). In case of a retake exam, your final grade will be determined only based on the retake exam.

Rattrapage

Examen:

Ecrit 2h00 heures

Documentation:

Autorisée

Calculatrice:

Autorisée

Evaluation:

Written and open-book (ONLINE).