Learning versus Unlearning: An Experiment on Retractions DOI
Duarte Gonçalves, Jonathan Libgober,

Jack Willis

и другие.

Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2021

We modify a canonical experimental design to identify the effectiveness of retractions.Comparing beliefs after retractions (a) without retracted information and (b) equivalent new information, we find that result in diminished belief updating both cases.We propose this reflects from being more complex, our analysis supports this: longer response times, lower accuracy, higher variability.The results-robust across diverse subject groups variations-enhance understanding offer insights into addressing misinformation.

Язык: Английский

The Economics of Social Media DOI
Guy Aridor,

Rafael Jiménez-Durán,

Roee Levy

и другие.

Journal of Economic Literature, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 62(4), С. 1422 - 1474

Опубликована: Дек. 1, 2024

We provide a guide to the burgeoning literature on economics of social media. first define media platforms and highlight their unique features. then synthesize main lessons from empirical organize them around three stages life cycle content: (i) production, (ii) distribution, (iii) consumption. Under we discuss how incentives affect content produced off harmful is moderated. network structure, algorithms, targeted advertisements. consumption, affects individuals who consume its society at large, explore consumer substitution patterns across platforms. Throughout guide, examine case studies deterrence misinformation, segregation, political advertisements, effects outcomes. conclude with brief discussion future (JEL D12, D72, D83, D91, I31, L82, M37)

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

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The Economics of Social Media DOI
Guy Aridor,

Rafael Jiménez Durán,

Roee Levy

и другие.

SSRN Electronic Journal, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

We review the burgeoning literature on economics of social media, which has become ubiquitous in modern economy and fundamentally changed how people interact. first define media platforms isolate features that distinguish them from traditional other digital platforms. then synthesize main lessons empirical organize around three stages life cycle user-generated content: (1) production, (2) distribution, (3) consumption. Under we discuss incentives affect content produced off harmful is moderated. network structure, algorithms, targeted advertisements. consumption, affects individuals who consume its society at large, consumer substitution patterns across Throughout review, delve into case studies examining deterrence misinformation, segregation, political advertisements, effects outcomes. conclude with a brief discussion future media.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

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A Model of Harmful Yet Engaging Content on Social Media DOI

George Beknazar-Yuzbashev,

Rafael Jiménez-Durán,

Mateusz Stalinski

и другие.

AEA Papers and Proceedings, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 114, С. 678 - 683

Опубликована: Май 1, 2024

Why do social media users spend so much time consuming content that seemingly harms them? We build a simple model to argue advertising-driven platforms can find it profitable display when is complementary their spent on the platform. These incentives disappear, absent network effects, in case of subscription-based business because harmful reduces willingness pay for Our results warn against interpreting increases engagement as welfare increases.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

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Socializing Alone: How Online Homophily Has Undermined Social Cohesion in the US DOI
Рубен Ениколопов, Maria Petrova,

Gianluca Russo

и другие.

SSRN Electronic Journal, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

Download This Paper Open PDF in Browser Add to My Library Share: Permalink Using these links will ensure access this page indefinitely Copy URL DOI

Язык: Английский

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6
Debunking “fake news” on social media: Immediate and short-term effects of fact-checking and media literacy interventions DOI Creative Commons

L. Berger,

Anna Kerkhof,

Felix Mindl

и другие.

Journal of Public Economics, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 245, С. 105345 - 105345

Опубликована: Апрель 7, 2025

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

0
The Spread of (Mis)Information: A Social Media Experiment in Pakistan DOI

Sarojini Hirshleifer,

Mustafa Naseem, Agha Ali Raza

и другие.

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

0
Why Do Investors Rely on Low-Quality Investment Advice? Experimental Evidence from Social Media Platforms DOI Open Access
Kathryn Kadous, Molly Mercer, Yuepin Zhou

и другие.

Behavioral Research in Accounting, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 19

Опубликована: Май 1, 2024

ABSTRACT We report the results of a series experiments showing that individual investors rely on low-quality investment advice from social media platforms, especially when is negative. Our also suggest reasons for investors’ reliance. Some believe they should advice, suggesting reliance sometimes due to lack knowledge about advice’s predictive value. However, influences judgments even among who not and did advice. This unintentional stems tendency automatically accept information it initially provided. Prompting consider credibility their sources before view reduces influence. findings regulators interested in reducing augment knowledge-oriented education with process-oriented interventions. Data Availability: Contact authors. JEL Classifications: D83; D91; G41; M41.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

3
Fact-Checking Politicians DOI

Andrea Mattozzi,

Samuel Nocito, Francesco Sobbrio

и другие.

SSRN Electronic Journal, Год журнала: 2022, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2022

We investigate the reaction of Italian Members Parliament to a rigorous fact-checking their public statements. Our research design relies on novel randomized field experiment in collaboration with leading company. results show that politicians are responsive negative fact-checking. Specifically, we observe significative reduction number incorrect statements made by after being treated. This effect persists for at least two months. also probability making verifiable statements, suggesting may increase ambiguity politicians'

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

3
The Economics of Social Media DOI
Guy Aridor,

Rafael Jiménez-Durán,

Roee Levy

и другие.

SSRN Electronic Journal, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

We review the burgeoning literature on economics of social media, which has become ubiquitous in modern economy and fundamentally changed how people interact. first define media platforms isolate features that distinguish them from traditional other digital platforms. then synthesize main lessons empirical organize around three stages life cycle user-generated content: (1) production, (2) distribution, (3) consumption. Under we discuss incentives affect content produced off harmful is moderated. network structure, algorithms, targeted advertisements. consumption, affects individuals who consume its society at large, consumer substitution patterns across Throughout review, delve into case studies examining deterrence misinformation, segregation, political advertisements, effects outcomes. conclude with a brief discussion future media.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

0
Learning versus Unlearning: An Experiment on Retractions DOI
Duarte Gonçalves, Jonathan Libgober,

Jack Willis

и другие.

Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2021

We modify a canonical experimental design to identify the effectiveness of retractions.Comparing beliefs after retractions (a) without retracted information and (b) equivalent new information, we find that result in diminished belief updating both cases.We propose this reflects from being more complex, our analysis supports this: longer response times, lower accuracy, higher variability.The results-robust across diverse subject groups variations-enhance understanding offer insights into addressing misinformation.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

2