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Algebraic Representation of Social Capital Matrix

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  • Tariq Shah

    (Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.)

  • Syed Akhter Hussain Shah

    (Small Industries Development Board, NWFP.)

  • Eatzaz Ahmed

    (Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.)

Abstract

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.

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  • Tariq Shah & Syed Akhter Hussain Shah & Eatzaz Ahmed, 2010. "Algebraic Representation of Social Capital Matrix," PIDE-Working Papers 2010:61, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics.
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    2. Shah, Syed Akhter Hussain & Shah, Tari shah & Ahmed, Eatzaz, 2011. "Top-Down Approach for the Social Capital Development," MPRA Paper 59293, University Library of Munich, Germany.

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    Keywords

    Social Capital (Matrix); Linear Space; Interactive Systems; Boolean Algebra;
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    JEL classification:

    • A13 - General Economics and Teaching - - General Economics - - - Relation of Economics to Social Values
    • D78 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Positive Analysis of Policy Formulation and Implementation
    • Z13 - Other Special Topics - - Cultural Economics - - - Economic Sociology; Economic Anthropology; Language; Social and Economic Stratification

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