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Micro-Macro Links and Microfoundations in Sociology

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ID7531301
AuthorsW Raub (0000-0001-5425-336X, Utrecht University), Vincent Busken (0000-0002-4483-7238, Utrecht University, corresponding author), Vincent Buskens, M A L M Van Assen (0000-0002-7517-6081, Tilburg University)
Year2011
Volume35
Issue1-3
Pages1-25
Publication date2011-01-25
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Mathematical Sociology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0022-250X • E-ISSN: 1545-5874
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/0022250x.2010.532263
OpenAlexW2196624492
LanguageEN
Citations received54
References cited67

Using Coleman's well-known scheme as an anchor, we review key features of explanations of social phenomena that employ micro-macro models. Some antecedents of micro-macro models and of Coleman's scheme as well as some paradigmatic examples of micro-macro links are sketched. We then discuss micro-level assumptions in micro-macro explanations and the robustness of macro-level implications to variations in micro-level assumptions. We conclude with an overview of some recent developments in micro-macro modeling and of the contributions to the special issue

Economic system · Economics · Macro · Macro level · Macroeconomics · Micro level · Microeconomics · Microfoundations · Robustness (evolution · Sociology · Computer Science · Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice · Evolutionary Game Theory and Cooperation · Opinion Dynamics and Social Influence

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