Introduction to Spin and Lattice Models in the Social Sciences
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Abstract
In recent years, political economists, financial economists, and other social scientists have introduced spin and lattice models into their theoretical tool kit. To this end, the modeling skills of hard scientists may be of assistance. This lecture introduces examples of how these models are used. A simple dynamical model of how legal rules evolve and propagate in the courts is described.
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@article{arxiv.nlin/0106028,
title = {Introduction to Spin and Lattice Models in the Social Sciences},
author = {Kenton K. Yee},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:nlin/0106028},
year = {2016}
}
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