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In this paper, we examine possible types of network formation among immigrants in the diaspora and between those … international trade between the different countries, depending on the types of networks formed. We present possible applications of … network structure on the country of origin, such as on international trade. We find that when the size of the diaspora is …
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We explore network effects on generosity for different network dimensions. To this end we elicit multiple network … generosity with a sequence of dictator games conducted in the field. We find that networks of different dimensions differ … substantially in density, clustering, and centrality. When relating generosity to networks we observe that social distance only …
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Although the linear-in-means model is the workhorse model in empirical work on peer effects, its theoretical properties are understudied. In this study, we develop a social-norm model that provides a microfoundation of the linear-in-means model and investigate its properties. We show that...
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We develop and estimate a theory-consistent gravity model for interregional migration flows in the presence of … equation for bilateral mobility that embodies a co-determined local unemployment term. As a theory of migration, our model …
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migrants form social links among them and the extent to which this network provides them with material support along three …
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One definition of social capital is the "networks of relationships among people who live and work in a particular … when these network relationships lead to productive social outcomes. In that sense, social capital is productive capital … this definition, is still very broad. Networks can be formed along many dimensions of society in which people interact …
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Social networks are known to influence migration decisions, but connections between individuals can hardly be observed …
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This survey summarizes the classical fundamentals of modern deterrence theory, covers major theoretical and empirical …
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sanction those who are detected performing the bad act of free-riding. There has been considerable research on the type of …
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In public good provision, privileged groups enjoy the advantage that some of its members find it optimal to supply a positive amount of the public good. However, their inherent asymmetric nature may make the enforcement of cooperative behavior through informal sanctioning harder to accomplish....
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