Business Networks and Economic Development in Rural Communities in the United States
研究了美国贫困农村社区中社会资本如何影响商业网络的形成，以及社区条件如何提升网络有效性，并探讨了网络对经济发展的溢出效应，为公共政策提供参考。
Many rural communities in the United States are economically depressed. However, while poor rural communities are geographically isolated and small, they are likely to be rich in social capital. We first argue that the nature of the social capital in such communities can either facilitate or constrain the development of business networks among entrepreneurs. We then explain the community–level conditions that might increase the probability of business network effectiveness. The primary opportunities that such networks can exploit and their potential spillover effects on economic development are also identified. Finally, we provide directions for research that can contribute to better public policy decisions.