How embedding of social ties in space impacts human behavior
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Authors
Holzbauer, Herbert O.
Issue Date
2016-12
Type
Electronic thesis
Thesis
Thesis
Language
ENG
Keywords
Computer science
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Abstract
We also use Gowalla to predict economic performance in the form of United States (US) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) using both the geographic location and social links of Gowalla users. We find that long ties (those that cross state boundaries) are an invaluable tool in estimation of GDP. We also discuss use of the predictors we develop in two other economic contexts, but ultimately find that these metrics are ill-suited for our approach and we explore why.
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December 2016
School of Science
School of Science
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Publisher
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY