Patterns of Coalitions in Exchange Networks an Experimental Study  

Oleh:

Bonacich, Phillip

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: Rationality and Society vol. 12 no. 3 (Agu. 2000), page 353–373.
Topik: coalitions; exchange; networks
Fulltext: 353RS123.pdf (90.84KB)

Isi artikel

Coalitions between positions can alter the distribution of power in exchange networks. Hypotheses based on Bonacich and Bienenstock’s (1997) latent class model for coalitions in exchange networks are tested using a new experimental paradigm for exchange networks, one that equally suggests both exchange and coalitions. This paradigm is based on the initial distribution of resources among participants. Pairs of positions combine their complementary resources to transact (exchange) and, on the other hand, sets of positions can use their monopoly control of resources to form coalitions. The results support the Bonacich and Bienenstock hypotheses but suggest that an additional factor may be involved: sets of actors who are alternative partners, and hence competitors, may also form coalitions even when these coalitions are not predicted by the latent class model.

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