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The Origin and Evolution of Network Structures

Authors: Vladimir A. Antropov, Dr. Sc. (Econ.), Prof. of Management in Social and Economic Systems Dept., Ural State University of Railway Transport

Yevgeny M. Mezentsev, Director, OOO “Pleyada”

Abstract: The article analyzes the significant historical facts about the origin and development of network formations in the society and economy that connect specific individuals, organizations, the states in complex systems of interaction. The paper indicates the objective character of their emergence based on the advantage of the forming modern “network structures” over the traditional hierarchical ones.

Keywords: Network, network structure, genesis of networks, evolution of networks