Pakistan Institute of Development Economics

Search
Search
Algebraic Representation of Social Capital Matrix
2010:61
QR Code https://file.pide.org.pk/pdfpideresearch/wp-0061-algebraic-representation-of-social-capital-matrix.pdf

Algebraic Representation of Social Capital Matrix

Publication Year : 2010
Explore More : Working Paper
JEL Classification : A13, D78, Z13

This paper proposes a mathematical model based on a Boolean algebra involving a 4×4 social capital matrix [Shah (2008)], that emerges through interaction within and across individuals, communities, institutions and state. The framework provides a coding system for the existence or otherwise of various categories of social interaction. The model illustrates that social interaction can be neatly described in a format that facilitates the interpretation of social intra- and interactions among the four types of players in generating economic activity.