Social Capital
Studying the impact of social capital on social mobility, and examaning whether third parties account for it when evaluating individual achievement.
Dr. Mirre Stallen
Social capital, the resources and advantages one gains through social relationships and networks, is an important asset, especially for children and young adults. Having parents who ease the road to academic success, or having friends who can unlock scarce job opportunities, can make a large difference in whether one ‘makes it’. In this project, we study whether social capital prevents downward mobility. We also examine whether third-parties take the presence of social capital into account when evaluating a person’s output.