The Network Structure of Opioid Distribution on a Darknet Cryptomarket
The current study is the first to examine the network structure of an encrypted online drug distribution network. It examines (1) the global network structure, (2) the local network structure, and (3) identifies those vendor characteristics that best explain variation in the network structure. In do...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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2018
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Journal of quantitative criminology
Year: 2018, Volume: 34, Issue: 4, Pages: 921-941 |
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Volltext (Resolving-System) |
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Summary: | The current study is the first to examine the network structure of an encrypted online drug distribution network. It examines (1) the global network structure, (2) the local network structure, and (3) identifies those vendor characteristics that best explain variation in the network structure. In doing so, it evaluates the role of trust in online drug markets. |
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ISSN: | 1573-7799 |
DOI: | 10.1007/s10940-017-9359-4 |