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Homophily, Social Capital, and Social Trust

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  • Ruben Enikolopov
  • Maria Petrova

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Key Messages:High level of homophily in online social networks may result in erosion of local social capitalFriendship recommendation algorithms play an important role in determining the level of homophilyInsufficient attention is paid to friendship recommendation algorithms compared to the algorithms that form the news feed

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  • Ruben Enikolopov & Maria Petrova, 2025. "Homophily, Social Capital, and Social Trust," EconPol Forum, CESifo, vol. 26(04), pages 33-35, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:ces:epofor:v:26:y:2025:i:04:p:33-35
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    2. Ruben Enikolopov & Maria Petrova & Gianluca Russo & David Yanagizawa-Drott, 2024. "Socializing Alone: How Online Homophily Has Underminded Social Cohesion in the US," CESifo Working Paper Series 11375, CESifo.
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