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

of persistent trade effects of ethno-linguistic networks within an overall integrating economy. While markets tended to …

inverse U shape, not simply a linear positive effect as often presented in the literature. Neglecting herds and/or networks …

The aim of this Paper is to study the impact of the size and the quality of social networks on the probability of … network. We show that, conditional on being employed, the probability of finding a job through social networks - relative to …

on migration decisions, we rely on the concepts of migration networks and herd effects. …

, though networks are a popular method of finding a job for the ethnic minorities, they are not necessarily the most effective … out disproportionately from using personal networks. …

that considers the implications of trust networks. A bond of trust may permit an implicit quid pro quo to substitute for a … bribe, which reduces corruption. Appropriate networks are more easily established in small towns, by long-term residents of …

business and social networks can play in shaping trade patterns and explaining the border effect puzzle. Using a structural … place (social networks) and by inter-plants connections (business networks). In addition, controlling for these network … effects reduces the impact of transport cost on trade flows by a comparable factor. Thus, business and social networks that …