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An Evolutionary Interpretation of Ethnic Networks: The Chinese ExamplePatrizia Tiberi VipraioUniversità degli Studi di Udine - Department of Economics Rubens PauluzzoUniversità degli Studi di Udine - Department of Economics August 11, 2007 Proceedings of - The 10th International Conference of the Society for Global Business & Economic Development - Creativity & Innovation: Imperatives for Global Business and Development, Vol. 1, Montclair State University, Ryukoku University, Kyoto, Japan Abstract: Ethnic networks are made of interpersonal ties run by a separate set of rules that allow - among other things - to overcome formal and informal barriers and help create inner markets for more competitive exports. After reviewing recent literature, this paper considers the possible evolution of ethnic networks in different stages, which, eventually, include international production. Focusing on Chinese networks, the paper investigates their evolution, by considering the role of Embeddedness and the creation of Social capital as start-up devices. Later on, the necessity to qualify Embeddedness in accordance with global markets requirements and to govern the appropriation of Social capital, expose ethnic networks to different alternative paths, which may eventually link back to the motherland to create further synergies. To help the networks evolve towards stronger competitive advantages - rather than let them revolve into mere defensive strategies - some policies are envisaged in the conclusions.
Number of Pages in PDF File: 12 Keywords: Ethnic Networks, Embeddedness, Social Capital, People's Republic of China JEL Classification: F21, O53, P33, P45 Accepted Paper SeriesDate posted: August 6, 2008 ; Last revised: March 9, 2011Suggested Citation |
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