Professional paper

Social Embeddedness of the Economy

Zoltán Szántó ; Budapest University of Economic Sciences

Abstract

In this short review article different sociological approaches to economy are outlined. The cognitive, cultural, structural, and political aspects of the key term of the new economic sociology - the social embeddedness of the economy - are surveyed. The effects of social networks on economic action, institutions, and outcomes are emphasized. The new economic sociology and economic theory are briefly contrasted and compared.

Keywords

sociological aspects of economy; economic sociology; social networks; embededness

Hrčak ID:

154578

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/154578

Publication date:

31.12.1995.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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