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The reflection problem in network effect estimation
Author(s) -
Rysman Marc
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of economics and management strategy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.672
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1530-9134
pISSN - 1058-6407
DOI - 10.1111/jems.12301
Subject(s) - reflection (computer programming) , identification (biology) , estimation , computer science , parameter identification problem , mathematical optimization , artificial intelligence , mathematics , engineering , model parameter , biology , programming language , systems engineering , botany
This paper discusses the empirical identification of network effects in light of the reflection problem of Manski. I argue that models of indirect network effects present reasonable exclusion restrictions to address the challenges of the reflection problem.