Simplification and analysis of a model of social interaction in voting

Lafuerza, LF, Dyson, L, Edmonds, B and McKane, AJ (2016) Simplification and analysis of a model of social interaction in voting. The European Physical Journal B, 89 (7). ISSN 1434-6028

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Abstract

A recently proposed model of social interaction in voting is investigated by simplifying it down into a version that is more analytically tractable and which allows a mathematical analysis to be performed. This analysis clarifies the interplay of the different elements present in the system – social influence, heterogeneity and noise – and leads to a better understanding of its properties. The origin of a regime of bistability is identified. The insight gained in this way gives further intuition into the behaviour of the original model.

Item Type:	Article
Peer-reviewed:	Yes
Date Deposited:	05 Oct 2016 14:04
Publisher:	Springer
Additional Information:	This is an Open Access article published in European Physical Journal B: Condensed Matter and Complex Systems, published by Springer, copyright The Author(s).
Divisions:	Faculties > Business and Law
Subject terms:	Fluids & Plasmas, 01 Mathematical Sciences, 02 Physical Sciences
URI:	https://e-space.mmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/617214
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.1140/epjb/e2016-70062-2
ISSN	1434-6028

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