This paper studies the effect of coworker-based networks on individual labour market outcomes. I analyse how the … these networks that is due to the occurrence of mass-layoffs in the establishments of former coworkers. The empirical …

childhood circumstances and labor market outcomes on the one hand, and heights on the other, when networks are included as … labor market outcomes suggests that, while childhood circumstances affect height largely via social status and networks as …

that considers the implications of trust networks. A bond of trust may permit an implicit quid pro quo to substitute for a … bribe, which reduces corruption. Appropriate networks are more easily established in small towns, by long-term residents of …

on migration decisions, we rely on the concepts of migration networks and herd effects. …

Does the educational track (technical or professional, as opposed to general) provide individuals with networks that … are useful in the labor market? And how do these networks help? In this paper, we consider the effect of the educational … the educational track significantly influences the means by which jobs are found, favoring networks in particular, as well …

Empirical studies in the migration literature have shown that migration enclaves (networks) negatively affect the … data on Mexican migration to the US, we show that migrants choose smaller networks as their English language proficiency …

This paper provides empirical evidence consistent with the facts that (1) social networks may strongly affect board … composition and (2) social networks may be detrimental to corporate governance. Our empirical investigation relies on a unique … directors. Networks of former high ranking civil servants are the most active in shaping board composition. Our identification …