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Social influence under uncertainty: decision-making in anonymous crowds

Uncertainty and limited access to information may trigger unpredictable group dynamics and unsafe movements in urban crowds. Although such situations are common in everyday life, the socio-psychological mechanisms that guide decision making in crowds have scarcely been explored, apart from the controversially discussed...

Department of Economics Working Paper

Posting under pressure: Politicians active on social media are more stressed

While social media has become an indispensable tool for politicians’ communication with citizens and other stakeholders, emerging qualitative evidence suggests that its use may be associated with diminished well-being and reduced performance within the parliamentary arena – potentially undermining democratic processe...

DEMS WORKING PAPER SERIES Boundedly Rational Opinion Dynamics in Directed Social Networks: Theory and Experimental Evidence

News for connection, status and belonging: Exploring the social currency of local news

This paper explores the perception of social currency as a distinct value within local news consumption among audiences. Social currency refers to the value individuals derive from engaging with and sharing news content within their social networks, allowing them to connect, express identity and signal awareness. Dra...

Reprocity and Uncertainty: When Do People Forgive?