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Homophily in Social Networks, Bridging and Bonding Social Capital. Implications for Development

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  • Târnovan Anabella-Maria

    (Post-Phd Fellow Romanian Academy, Ia?i Branch)

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The social capital concept and the approaches developed along this line of thought have captured the attention of several scholars involved in social and economic development. However the complexity of the social capital concept and its complicated mechanism make it quite difficult to understand how social capital contributes to more prosper communities and societies. The present article focuses on two particular forms of social capital - bridging and bonding – and aims to review and highlight some of their different implications for socio-economic development. In doing so, I discuss some theoretical nuances related to the bridging and bonding distinction.

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  • Târnovan Anabella-Maria, 2015. "Homophily in Social Networks, Bridging and Bonding Social Capital. Implications for Development," Ovidius University Annals, Economic Sciences Series, Ovidius University of Constantza, Faculty of Economic Sciences, vol. 0(1), pages 203-208, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:ovi:oviste:v:xv:y:2015:i:1:p:203-208
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    Keywords

    bridging social capital; bonding social capital; homophily; social networks; socio-economic development;
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    • Z13 - Other Special Topics - - Cultural Economics - - - Economic Sociology; Economic Anthropology; Language; Social and Economic Stratification

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