social networks; geographical distance; interactions; social capital
Abstract :
[en] Little is known about how social interactions are affected by geographical distance. This column argues that students tend to interact more with those who are highly central in the network of social contacts, and who are geographically closer. Geographical distance is then a hinder to social interactions.
Disciplines :
Social economics
Author, co-author :
Patacchini, Eleonora; Università degli Studi di Roma ; CEPR
Picard, Pierre M ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance (FDEF) > Center for Research in Economic Analysis (CREA)
