management, as a key factor. A model of the interaction between technology, organization and economic performance is then … provided, focusing on the transition from networks to hierarchies. Four general lessons are drawn: (1) developments in services … adjustment in technology-using sectors if it is not suited to the social capabilities of the society; (4) reversal of …

in countries around the Mediterranean between 580 BC and 1800 AD. This is the region for which we have the oldest …

when mergers are not feasible. Because both approaches require the physical connection of neighboring networks, they may …

model to analyze the effect of information technology on segmentation and the distribution of income. There are two types of …

through business networks receive more credit. These network effects are enduring, suggesting that networks are used to …

groups in the UK. Our empirical findings suggest that, though personal networks are a popular method of finding a job for the … differences across ethnic groups with some groups losing out disproportionately from using personal networks. …

unobserved human capital nor networks are likely to be responsible. We also show that the effect of these cultural proxies is …

Economists and sociologists disagree over markets’ potential to take over functions typically performed by networks of …