Information exchange in policy networks

Leifeld, P. and Schneider, V. (2012) Information exchange in policy networks. American Journal of Political Science, 53(3), pp. 731-744. (doi: 10.1111/j.1540-5907.2011.00580.x)

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Abstract

Information exchange in policy networks is usually attributed to preference similarity, influence reputation, social trust, and institutional actor roles. We suggest that political opportunity structures and transaction costs play another crucial role and estimate a rich statistical network model on tie formation in the German toxic chemicals policy domain. The results indicate that the effect of preference similarity is absorbed by institutional, relational, and social opportunity structures. Political actors choose contacts who minimize transaction costs while maximizing outreach and information. We also find that different types of information exchange operate in complementary, but not necessarily congruent, ways.

Item Type:Articles
Keywords:Policy Networks, ERGM, Information Exchange, Transaction Cost Theory, Interest Groups
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Leifeld, Professor Philip
Authors: Leifeld, P., and Schneider, V.
Subjects:J Political Science > JA Political science (General)
College/School:College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences
Journal Name:American Journal of Political Science
Publisher:Wiley
ISSN:0092-5853
ISSN (Online):1540-5907
Published Online:21 February 2012
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Data DOI:1902.1/17004

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