Institutions and networks are usually studied as separate phenomena, yet each also defines the capabilities of the other. Institutions shape social network contacts and structures because institutions define opportunities for affiliation and the relative value of distinct contacts and network structures. At ...
This chosen focus on emerging economies doesnotimply that the institution-based view is not relevant for developed economies. SeeIngram and Silverman (2002),Lewin and Kim (2004),Oliver (1997), andRing et al. (2005)for examples of recent work on the application of the institution-based view ...