We use a novel data set containing information regarding high school friendship relations to construct a simple typology of
social roles. We show that differential social roles in adolescence are important predictors of adult earning disparities.
Our approach and findings illustrate the potential importance of social networks in predicting economic outcomes.
Presented by:
Andrea Galeotti, Department of Economics, University of Essex
Date & time:
January 25, 2006 1:00 pm - January 25, 2006 12:00 am
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