Guia docente 2016_17 Escola de Enxeñaría de Telecomunicación

Contents

Topic	Sub-topic
1. Basic models	a. Empirical evidence b. Random networks c. Descriptive parameters, centrality and importance d. Scaling laws
2. Training of networks	a. Random models: static training b. Random models: dynamic training c. Strategic training: stability, efficiency and incentives
3. Diffusion and learning in social networks	a. Simple diffusion SIR, SIS and others b. Learning and reinforcement in networks c. Games in networks: strategic complements and strategic substitutes
4. Applications	a. Recommendations/punctuations b. Virality c. Origins of rumours d. Trending topics d. Meritocracy. Identification of experts and leaders