Mechanisms of Network Formation in the Public Sector: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Author:

Siciliano Michael D1ORCID,Wang Weijie2,Medina Alejandra1

Affiliation:

1. University of Illinois at Chicago

2. University of Missouri

Abstract

Abstract This article provides a systematic review of the network formation literature in the public sector. In particular, we code and categorize the theoretical mechanisms used in empirical network research to motivate collaboration and tie formation. Based on a review of the 107 articles on network formation found in 40 journals of public administration and policy from 1998 to 2019, we identify 15 distinct theoretical categories. For each category, we describe the theory, highlight its use in the literature, and identify limitations and concerns with current applications. Overall, we find that most studies rely on a similar set of general theories of network formation. More importantly, we find that most theoretical mechanisms are not well specified, and empirical tests are often unable to directly assess the specific underlying mechanism. The results of our review highlight the need for our field to embrace experimental designs, develop panel network datasets, and engage in more network-level research.

Funder

National Science Foundation Cyber-Physical Systems

Publisher

Oxford University Press (OUP)

Subject

Immunology and Allergy

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