A Paradigm for Social Capital

Sandefur, Rebecca L.

doi:10.1016/b978-0-7506-7222-1.50007-6

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“…In economic sociology, there are two general theories for understanding how social relations and networks create economic and social benefits. The weak-tie approach argues that a large, nonredundant network of arm's-length ties is most advantageous; the strong-tie approach argues that a closed, tightly knit network of embedded ties is most advantageous (Sandefur and Laumann 1998). How can these opposing approaches to tie quality (weak versus strong) and network structure ("holely" versus dense) be reconciled?…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Embeddedness in the Making of Financial Capital: How Social Relations and Networks Benefit Firms Seeking Financing

Uzzi

1999

American Sociological Review

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Section: Discussionmentioning

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Embeddedness in the Making of Financial Capital: How Social Relations and Networks Benefit Firms Seeking Financing

Uzzi

1999

American Sociological Review

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“…From the perspective of TF-MA, the benefits that social capital can provide include information and influence (Samdefir & Laumann 1988). For instance, effective information improves the efficiency of customs and border clearance.…”

Section: Trade Costmentioning

confidence: 99%

Examining the economic impact of transport complex economies

2016

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Transport complex economies (TCEs), which comprise both upstream and downstream firms in the transport chain that conduct shipping and trade-related activities, can be desirable locations for port users (e.g., traders, logistics service providers, shipping lines and terminal operators) to perform their business activities. To explore TCEs, this study identifies trade facilitation measures at both the macro and micro levels to enhance regional performance. Hypotheses have been developed to build a theoretical model to illustrate the relationship between trade facilitation activities and trade costs. The economic outcomes are also examined in the theoretical model. To validate the proposed model, we have collected data from the World Bank and employed structural equation modelling. The result suggests that trade facilitation measures are negatively associated with trade cost. The result also suggests that the trade facilitation measures of a region is positively associated with its economic performance. Based on the findings, users can formulate effective and efficient strategies to select a location for their firm to conduct business activities. The findings illustrate the importance of the development of social capital for trade facilitation from the perspective of policy makers.

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“…Sandefur and Laumann (1998) claim that in most empirical analyses that examine the effects of social capital on outcomes of interest, the concept has been modeled as either present or absent. The dichotomization of social capital (and presumably of cultural capital as well) promotes deficit thinking (Rios-Aguilar and Deil-Amen, 2011).…”

Section: Social Capitalmentioning

confidence: 99%

Funds of knowledge for the poor and forms of capital for the rich? A capital approach to examining funds of knowledge

Ríos-Aguilar

Kiyama

Gravitt

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Theory and Research in Education

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Educational researchers have assumed that the concept of funds of knowledge is related to specific forms of capital. However, scholars have not examined if and how these theoretical frameworks can complement each other when attempting to understand educational opportunity for underrepresented students. In this article, we argue that a funds of knowledge approach should also be studied from a capital perspective. We claim that bridging funds of knowledge and capital has the potential to advance theory and to yield new insights and understandings of students' educational opportunities and experiences. Finally, we provide a discussion of key processes -(mis)recognition, transmission, conversion, and activation/mobilization -to which educational researchers need to pay closer attention when attempting to understand the attainment of goals in under-represented students' lives.

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A Paradigm for Social Capital

Cited by 70 publications

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Embeddedness in the Making of Financial Capital: How Social Relations and Networks Benefit Firms Seeking Financing

Embeddedness in the Making of Financial Capital: How Social Relations and Networks Benefit Firms Seeking Financing

Examining the economic impact of transport complex economies

Funds of knowledge for the poor and forms of capital for the rich? A capital approach to examining funds of knowledge

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